Raj,
Since you're very well informed I was wondering if you could help me... I've looked around and can't find a decent post with what to expect Post AOR. I mean from what we see in the MyCIC page:
I saw a few posts that detail the background check process, but they were quite old (2010). They talked about R10 and A11.2 checks which probably happen in the Review of submitted documents, right?
If you are referring to this, then yes, it is an old post but the crux is the same. That post explains in detail about the BG check process and most of that still applies.
R10 and A11.2 are preliminary checks and usually is completed at Ottawa. From my observation of GCMS notes of a few applications, these checks seem to be done fairly quickly - within a month or a month-and-a-half from the date of the AOR. After this, the file might be transferred to LVO on grounds of workload re-distribution.
R10 is completeness check. If any documents are missing (like PCCs, proof of medical exam etc), then the file is refused right away. You'll see applicants getting refusals within a week or two (usually) if any documents are missing. This check is brutally stringent and even minor mistakes on the part of the applicant can lead to refusal.
A11.2 is primarily to check if the applicant still meets MEC (Minimum Eligibility Criteria). Points and other eligibility criteria are checked in this phase. Learn more about it here.
Review of submitted documents only changes status when they request any additional documentation (RPRF/Schedule A/Schedule 4/Travel History etc and you submit it post AOR).
From your status I have inferred that soon my Eligibility will changed to "Passed" (hopefully) and the Medical will change to "In Progress", at that time it seems that the background check will also change from NN to NS. After the Medicals changed to Passed, the background check will change back to NN...
No. Eligibility will not change to "Passed" up until the point your application is approved (and closed). This only happens after PPR.
Medicals did not go to "IP" status for me. It directly went from NN --> Passed.
BG checks progresses differently for different people. From my observation, many inland and FSW outland applicants see their BG status changing to "In Progress" rather quickly than their PNP/O counterparts (This might also depend on the VO). A lot of factors like criminality, security, misrepresentation etc are checked as a part of BG checks.
This post might give you a little idea of what to expect. Again, it varies from person to person and VO to VO - use this only as a general guideline.
If you can point me to a post where this is well explained I'd be very grateful. Thanks!
Well, you could join a month specific thread (for you it would be January) and discuss with your peers. Create a spreadsheet and document the names of the members and their status updates. Doing this will give you a lot of useful insights into the current processing trend.
After 3 - 4 months post AOR, you might want to order GCMS notes in order to see where your application stands. They take one month to extract and send you notes. Learn about ordering notes here.
As a general comment, I always recommend that the applicant assumes his/her file will take 6 months to be processed in order to avoid disappointment. Do not compare the status of your application with a peer (You can observe but don't lament over it 
). Following this will save you a lot of disappointment (Lesson learnt from OINP).
