Hello,
May I ask how you determine it is IP2 when the status shows "We are processing your background check. We will send you a message if we need more information." ?
I thought this message applies to both IP1 and IP2 so you cannot really tell which status you are currently under, unless you have seen "N/A" between the two phases.
For me, I've never seen N/A ever since my status had changed to "We are processing your background check. We will send you a message if we need more information." on April 12 therefore I believe I'm still at IP1.
And as far as I know, my status never had this message: "Next step is to conduct background check" which some people claim as "IP1".
I would like to think I am at IP2 but I probably am not. : (
Hey Layla1234, it's not a rule by IRCC about IP1 or IP2.
It's the forum members who refer to the first time there's movement on BGC as IP1. There you will see "We are processing your background check" or "Next step is to conduct background check" usually if you submit RCMP record upfront. But it also depends on how the IRCC officers are updating your file. Some members state that they receive PPR without their BG ever changing from NA or changing again after BG went to IP1. Technically speaking, BG changes 3 times before PPR.
The BG process is NA ->IP1 ->NA->IP2 then PPR. If you use the search feature on this forum for BG check you will find numerous posts that explains this.
However, from what I know:
BG at start is NA
BG changes to IP1 - after medicals pass and/or when R10 check is being conducted.
BG changes back to NA - when your file is transferred from Support Analyst to Case Analyst
BG changes for the last time to "We are processing" (IP2) - when the Visa Officer is doing final checks to approve your application.
After these stages are completed then PPR will follow. This trend is not the same for all applicants, ordering GCMS notes are the best way to tell what's happening with your file. I hope this helps. Cheers!!!