Yes
Background checks is done before MR is issued, which might include security checks as well. Anyhow usually the security checks are done upon receiving the medical results and PCC.
Summary of the steps since the file is received by VO:
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Step 5: Application Received at Visa Office
After your application has received a PER, it is transferred to the relevant visa office. Further evaluation and an additional eligibility review is done at this stage.
Step 6: Visa Office Eligibility Check
After your application reaches the visa office an eligibility check is done. This might include background checks as well as security checks.
Step 7: Medical and Police Certificate Request
After the eligibility check the Visa office will request medical check ups and police certificates as needed by the Visa Office.
Step 8: Passport Request
Considering that there were no serious issues in the medical checkup and the police certificate requests, the Visa Office will request your passport.
Note: At this point your ECAS status should show as “Decision Made”
Step 9: Visa Issued
Hopefully your visa is issued and you receive your passport back with the Visa Valid for one year from the date of your medical test.
You may refer to the below links for more details:
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http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/step-by-step-processing-of-fsw-application-by-cio-and-vo-t137628.0.html
http://www.fsw2014.info/the-stages-of-an-application/
AbdelAllah said:
OK got your point.
But I know also that some VO do call employers to verify if they worked in the company or not even if the Job Description is not exactly as NOC duties.
So my question was, if MR is issued, does this mean background check (not security check) is done already?
A