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[pmendiz]

Regarding Background Checks: Clearances
​

Overall, generally, most applicants are not likely to encounter any more than minimal delays due to background clearances. Some will, most will not.


There are three formal clearances (background checks) required for grant citizenship applicants.

These are: GCMS; RCMP; and CSIS

They are essentially, respectively:

GCMS: immigration (confirmation of status and admissibility)

RCMP: criminal background, which can be more robust than just the name-record criminal history check, which probably means it can involve queries beyond arrest and disposition records, such as into whether any law enforcement body is conducting an investigation or the individual is a suspect or has known connections to those known to be involved in criminality (the name-record criminal history check is done periodically throughout the process, and is similar to one often conducted during any secondary examination at a POE, and it is mostly a query run against an arrest and dispositions database based on individual's name and date-of-birth)

CSIS: security background (while obviously the scope of this is not public information, it is readily recognized that it at least involves queries into intelligence sourced databases, and other government security databases, which might reveal activity or ties related to organized crime, terrorist organizations, suspect military history)

These clearances are all requested by CPC-Sydney upon the application being placed "in process." The RCMP and CSIS requests are done by referral to, obviously, the RCMP and CSIS. (Thus, the RCMP and CSIS clearances are not done by CIC, but by referral to the respective government body.)

Previously, for sure, and probably still the case, the fact that clearances are outstanding does not preclude the application moving to the next step in the process until the test/interview step. It appears clear, though, that any outstanding clearance will delay scheduling the test/interview; note that other participants have recently reported receiving letters specifically indicating their scheduling for the test/interview "may be delayed if security, criminal and immigration background checks are not complete."

In this regard, however, there may be a difference between whether the original clearance, in response to the referral from CPC-Sydney, is complete, in contrast to an expired clearance which is in need of an update.

For sure, clearances will be need to be current, and thus those expired need to be updated, before the oath will be scheduled.

+1 for the info

 

[sbsjsk]

Regarding Background Checks: Clearances
​

Overall, generally, most applicants are not likely to encounter any more than minimal delays due to background clearances. Some will, most will not.


There are three formal clearances (background checks) required for grant citizenship applicants.

These are: GCMS; RCMP; and CSIS

They are essentially, respectively:

GCMS: immigration (confirmation of status and admissibility)

RCMP: criminal background, which can be more robust than just the name-record criminal history check, which probably means it can involve queries beyond arrest and disposition records, such as into whether any law enforcement body is conducting an investigation or the individual is a suspect or has known connections to those known to be involved in criminality (the name-record criminal history check is done periodically throughout the process, and is similar to one often conducted during any secondary examination at a POE, and it is mostly a query run against an arrest and dispositions database based on individual's name and date-of-birth)

CSIS: security background (while obviously the scope of this is not public information, it is readily recognized that it at least involves queries into intelligence sourced databases, and other government security databases, which might reveal activity or ties related to organized crime, terrorist organizations, suspect military history)

These clearances are all requested by CPC-Sydney upon the application being placed "in process." The RCMP and CSIS requests are done by referral to, obviously, the RCMP and CSIS. (Thus, the RCMP and CSIS clearances are not done by CIC, but by referral to the respective government body.)

Previously, for sure, and probably still the case, the fact that clearances are outstanding does not preclude the application moving to the next step in the process until the test/interview step. It appears clear, though, that any outstanding clearance will delay scheduling the test/interview; note that other participants have recently reported receiving letters specifically indicating their scheduling for the test/interview "may be delayed if security, criminal and immigration background checks are not complete."

In this regard, however, there may be a difference between whether the original clearance, in response to the referral from CPC-Sydney, is complete, in contrast to an expired clearance which is in need of an update.

For sure, clearances will be need to be current, and thus those expired need to be updated, before the oath will be scheduled.

Good info +1

 

[ksq]

NOC 2281 here...
Application filed: June2014
PER received: Oct 2014

waiting for MR for 3 months already...how much time should i wait?????

i'm losing hope.....

your visa office is london ? If yes they r still processing june

 

[Jaxon911]

Wonderful. Congos bro. Pizza time! +1
Second line will show up in a couple of days.

Thanks! It's going to be curry time not pizza time because I'm in India!

 

[Diplomatru]

Regarding Background Checks: Clearances
​

Overall, generally, most applicants are not likely to encounter any more than minimal delays due to background clearances. Some will, most will not.


There are three formal clearances (background checks) required for grant citizenship applicants.

These are: GCMS; RCMP; and CSIS

They are essentially, respectively:

GCMS: immigration (confirmation of status and admissibility)

RCMP: criminal background, which can be more robust than just the name-record criminal history check, which probably means it can involve queries beyond arrest and disposition records, such as into whether any law enforcement body is conducting an investigation or the individual is a suspect or has known connections to those known to be involved in criminality (the name-record criminal history check is done periodically throughout the process, and is similar to one often conducted during any secondary examination at a POE, and it is mostly a query run against an arrest and dispositions database based on individual's name and date-of-birth)

CSIS: security background (while obviously the scope of this is not public information, it is readily recognized that it at least involves queries into intelligence sourced databases, and other government security databases, which might reveal activity or ties related to organized crime, terrorist organizations, suspect military history)

These clearances are all requested by CPC-Sydney upon the application being placed "in process." The RCMP and CSIS requests are done by referral to, obviously, the RCMP and CSIS. (Thus, the RCMP and CSIS clearances are not done by CIC, but by referral to the respective government body.)

Previously, for sure, and probably still the case, the fact that clearances are outstanding does not preclude the application moving to the next step in the process until the test/interview step. It appears clear, though, that any outstanding clearance will delay scheduling the test/interview; note that other participants have recently reported receiving letters specifically indicating their scheduling for the test/interview "may be delayed if security, criminal and immigration background checks are not complete."

In this regard, however, there may be a difference between whether the original clearance, in response to the referral from CPC-Sydney, is complete, in contrast to an expired clearance which is in need of an update.

For sure, clearances will be need to be current, and thus those expired need to be updated, before the oath will be scheduled.

Actually, Crim and Sec are part of admissability assessments. GCMS part doesn't make sense at all. It's just a computer program for managing file transfer and retaining records.

 

[sarkar13]

Contact NDVO.....preferably wait for 15 days after PER......since ur file has transferred to NDVO after PER..

PS-> Wat have u written as ur Meds received Dates, PPR Dates and Landed dates? Are you predicting ur timeline?

Contact NDVO.....preferably wait for 15 days after PER......since ur file has transferred to NDVO after PER..

PS-> Wat have u written as ur Meds received Dates, PPR Dates and Landed dates? Are you predicting ur timeline?

Thanks arkscan and +1 for that

YEP I am trying to predict my timeline :'( ;D

 

[henudo]

Hi franixsouq,

I am also an NOC 2281 8th December applicant and haven't been charged. Pliz update in case of any news.

Thanks.

PLZZZZ any one kindly help suggest



HI

I am 8 DEC applicant for 2281 Roll Eyes

kindly suggest what r my chances , Capping ?

any recent charged for 2281 ?

 

[billybully]

Hello friends,

I would like to ask one question only. I already received my PER and file number together with my UCI number. As I'm reviewing my IMM5669 today, I realized that I forgot to include my one week stay in a hotel in edmonton when we arrived in canada And we used that address for our SIN,cellphone plan and alberta health card. My question is, do you think I should send updated IMM5669 and explanation letter for my mistake? TIA

 

[bitingbugz]

"Smile and let everyone know that today,
You're a lot stronger than You were yesterday ".


Good Morning Beautiful People.

Have a Great Day !!!

 

[ss0408]

Congratulations Champ !!! Enjoy !!!

Shall take another one month for MR

 

[aav]

By far the most informative post of recent times. A well deserved +1

Regarding Background Checks: Clearances
​

Overall, generally, most applicants are not likely to encounter any more than minimal delays due to background clearances. Some will, most will not.


There are three formal clearances (background checks) required for grant citizenship applicants.

These are: GCMS; RCMP; and CSIS

They are essentially, respectively:

GCMS: immigration (confirmation of status and admissibility)

RCMP: criminal background, which can be more robust than just the name-record criminal history check, which probably means it can involve queries beyond arrest and disposition records, such as into whether any law enforcement body is conducting an investigation or the individual is a suspect or has known connections to those known to be involved in criminality (the name-record criminal history check is done periodically throughout the process, and is similar to one often conducted during any secondary examination at a POE, and it is mostly a query run against an arrest and dispositions database based on individual's name and date-of-birth)

CSIS: security background (while obviously the scope of this is not public information, it is readily recognized that it at least involves queries into intelligence sourced databases, and other government security databases, which might reveal activity or ties related to organized crime, terrorist organizations, suspect military history)

These clearances are all requested by CPC-Sydney upon the application being placed "in process." The RCMP and CSIS requests are done by referral to, obviously, the RCMP and CSIS. (Thus, the RCMP and CSIS clearances are not done by CIC, but by referral to the respective government body.)

Previously, for sure, and probably still the case, the fact that clearances are outstanding does not preclude the application moving to the next step in the process until the test/interview step. It appears clear, though, that any outstanding clearance will delay scheduling the test/interview; note that other participants have recently reported receiving letters specifically indicating their scheduling for the test/interview "may be delayed if security, criminal and immigration background checks are not complete."

In this regard, however, there may be a difference between whether the original clearance, in response to the referral from CPC-Sydney, is complete, in contrast to an expired clearance which is in need of an update.

For sure, clearances will be need to be current, and thus those expired need to be updated, before the oath will be scheduled.

 

[prarthana0505]

Hi Friends,

Please advice by seeing my details and query below :

1. I got PER for NOC 2173 on Nov 04 2014.
2. MR on Jan 10 2015
3. Attended medicals on Jan 22 2015
4. Send the PCC, RPRF, passport copy, medical completion docs on Jan 29 2015
5. The packet is delivered at delhi immigration office on Jan 30 2015 @ 10:10 am
6. In ECAS the third line is updated as
3. Medical results have been received.

What does this mean? Is it like an acknowledgement that they received our packet or how is it?

What will be 4th line update?

Please help me understand.

Thanks,
Prarthana

 

[ss0408]

"Smile and let everyone know that today,
You're a lot stronger than You were yesterday ".


Good Morning Beautiful People.

Have a Great Day !!!

Shall take another 2 monts

 

[ss0408]

By far the most informative post of recent times. A well deserved +1

Very useful info

 

[mikeypm]

By far the most informative post of recent times. A well deserved +1

Not all the info is correct as pointed out by Diplomatru