Hi all, I have a specific question for those who might be aware of '
Background Checking' cases of FSW 2013, in particular for
NDVO.
Post PER some of the flies at the designated VO are selected for background checking. Would be great if anyone could share specific case experience of the same from previous years. Below are some questions that I need answers for:
1- How much longer time did the background checking application take in comparison to the similar date applications which did not go through the background checking at NDVO?
2- Are you aware of the specific checks conducted by the outside vendor e.g. employment reference check with past or present employers or financial declaration check at banks or educational details being checked at universities etc. to name a few?
3- If you are aware of any specific positive or negative outcome of the background checking, please share the same. It goes without saying that I am more keen on the positive results.
Please share ONLY if you are aware of a particular case; guessing generally doesn't help much, so kindly refrain from the same.
Please feel free to also
PM me a copy of your response.
Thank you for your time and attention.
Cheers!
PS - Some of us have had the second line updated in ECAS regarding processing of our application at NDVO from early September but things haven't moved, so reached out to NDVO only to get a standard response (below):
"Dear Sir/Madam,
This is in response to your recent email enquiry to the Immigration Section of the High Commission of Canada in New Delhi.
Under Canada's immigration legislation, all immigrant applications are subject to statutory requirements, including medical and background checks. These requirements must be satisfied before an applicant may be granted permanent resident status. In this context, certain background investigations are being conducted in connection with your application. As these investigations are conducted by outside agencies, we have no purview over the processing time. We are therefore unable to give an exact time frame in which we expect to conclude the verifications on this case.
For now, there is no action required on your part. Please be assured that as soon as the checks are completed the next steps in this application will be determined. Until then, we will not be able to provide any additional information on this case."
A few folks are getting their CGMS notes, but it has been said that too might not really give any additional information. Just thought of sharing a few things that we guys are already thinking about.