GCKEY Background check not applicable?

[Kaibigan]

Maybe I am afflicted by overwhelming apathy, but I honestly see little utility in speculating about what to read into words such as "in progress", "not started", "NA" and all the variations of these, or in seeking to divine why the GCKey may indicate one thing and the tracker another. Equally, I see little to be gained by making endless phone calls to the IRCC for information/updates. Has anyone here received information in the course of a call to IRCC and taken some action upon it that proved to be some benefit?

I might see things differently if one had a hotline to an individual visa officer handling one's file, and one could engage in a frank discussion with the officer about progress, what is being looked at, can you offer more to help, etc. I don't see that happening.

In short, I believe that all applications will be decided in the fullness of time and, apart from submitting a scrupulously complete application at the start, there is nothing we can do along the road to alter the trajectory of the adjudication process.

 

[mcdonal22]

Maybe I am afflicted by overwhelming apathy, but I honestly see little utility in speculating about what to read into words such as "in progress", "not started", "NA" and all the variations of these, or in seeking to divine why the GCKey may indicate one thing and the tracker another. Equally, I see little to be gained by making endless phone calls to the IRCC for information/updates. Has anyone here received information in the course of a call to IRCC and taken some action upon it that proved to be some benefit?

I might see things differently if one had a hotline to an individual visa officer handling one's file, and one could engage in a frank discussion with the officer about progress, what is being looked at, can you offer more to help, etc. I don't see that happening.

In short, I believe that all applications will be decided in the fullness of time and, apart from submitting a scrupulously complete application at the start, there is nothing we can do along the road to alter the trajectory of the adjudication process.

If applicant is in EE class - say CEC for example, that applicant would hardly make any call or be bothered what the GCKEY or Tracker indicates.. however folks who are in other class, say for instance non-ee, curiosity is high for many reasons which you don't know and can't know obviously as in what situation they are in.

While my PR application in progress, I was in implied for WP-Ext status for more than 4+ months, I can't get my medical renewed, can't travel out of country for any emergency, then when WP-ext get approved, there is other process for PP stamping. Again one can't travel else can't come back with TRV stamp on PP (process get more lenghty) - now guess what? they send PP for spouse alone, while i'm PA. After 1+ month of wait, upon multiple follow-up via webform and calls, they finally send me PP. There many other situations which puts inland applicant is very tough spot so yes, don't think everyone's in the same boat.

Coming back to topic, calling IRCC at a point when there is movement on application is important - ppl just don't call them endlessly - there are many instances where they sent update but client didn't recieve (maybe due to previous representive address or glitch they say did send or other reasons). They recently fix internal status update bug at AST that indicates they have sent you a very important message only to know that exchange was between two VO (by calling them to know what is it) and nothing sent to client. Anyhow in my case, after BGC change from NA to Processing with GU, followed another GU with ADR. I had 7 days submitted, I submitted in a day and I called after few days to actaully know if there was any change in assessment as I was curious to know if NA >> Processing actaully changed anything in assements, and to my surprise, agent asked what was recent more commmunication on the file, I told about ADR and that I responded with requsted documents, they said they don't see any document I uploaded to GCKEY account or anywhere on my file. they suggested me to send an email directly to the primary office and they shared officer code to be added in the subject line so that officer who requested the ADR, directly gets my document, along with very specific instructions that is needed in subjected line to make that happen. I did that and I called again on day 6th and they confirmed officer recieved, are reviewing it along other interesting information which cannot be disclose here.. I then asked specfically if they could see doc in GCKEY, they just couldn't. Now if hadn't called that day, I don't what would had happened, maybe another ADR or not, more processing time perhaps, I don't know but I thank god what made me call them that day.

Speaking of applications decided in the fullness of time - Is it fair that applicant from province that is deemed priority processing gets decisions in less than 6 months for same class /Vs the same class applicants in other province have to wait fullness of time? Everyone knows there are many so called other reasons and debating that here doesn't help move my app any faster. You certinaly see things differently and thats not unique.

 

[Kaibigan]

I think @mcdonal22, we are talking about rather different things. In your opening paragraph, above, you talk about EE and CEC, which may be totally different. I thought I was posting under the family class of the forum, and my remarks construed accordingly.

Then you mention a specific instance of receiving an ADR to which you responded and later discovered that your reply had not been received. That's a specific and very different matter.

Then you ask:
[QUOTE="mcdonal22, post: 10497421, member: 991353"
Speaking of applications decided in the fullness of time - Is it fair that applicant from province that is deemed priority processing gets decisions in less than 6 months for same class /Vs the same class applicants in other province have to wait fullness of time? Everyone knows there are many so called other reasons and debating that here doesn't help move my app any faster. You certinaly see things differently and thats not unique.
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What has that to do with not getting one's knickers in a twist about what to make of certain things, such as "in progress", "NA" etc.? If anyone here has the least insight as to how I view the IRCC, they would know that I am not at all a defender of its fairness.

And yes, I do see things differently and I made that clear at the outset. But, you seem to want to take me to task for it.

 

[mcdonal22]

I think @mcdonal22, we are talking about rather different things. In your opening paragraph, above, you talk about EE and CEC, which may be totally different. I thought I was posting under the family class of the forum, and my remarks construed accordingly.

Then you mention a specific instance of receiving an ADR to which you responded and later discovered that your reply had not been received. That's a specific and very different matter.

Then you ask:
[QUOTE="mcdonal22, post: 10497421, member: 991353"
Speaking of applications decided in the fullness of time - Is it fair that applicant from province that is deemed priority processing gets decisions in less than 6 months for same class /Vs the same class applicants in other province have to wait fullness of time? Everyone knows there are many so called other reasons and debating that here doesn't help move my app any faster. You certinaly see things differently and thats not unique.

What has that to do with not getting one's knickers in a twist about what to make of certain things, such as "in progress", "NA" etc.? If anyone here has the least insight as to how I view the IRCC, they would know that I am not at all a defender of its fairness.

And yes, I do see things differently and I made that clear at the outset. But, you seem to want to take me to task for it.

Folks here are discussing about "GCKEY Background check not applicable" and what it means. Be it under FCS or other category, BGC assessment remains same. Your posts #69 and #104 about why bother or speculate and applications will be decided in the fullness of time doesn't really help or answer the question who are interested in knowing what "not applicable" means in BGC. When you don't have an answer of what subject asks - its best not to post silly stuff.

 

[comarxx]

My understand is that when its N/A - they likely completed/passed criminality+info sharing or just the criminality assessment alone. When calling IRCC, they may say its glitch (lol). They don't see it or won't tell.. But once BGC is back to "processing", system reflects the change and agent at point can tell you what assessment was completed. In my case, i noticed GU when it changed from "NA to processing"

When they started my criminality that is also the time my background check turned into na. My info sharing is complete. This is also evidence as per GCMS note. So its correct to say that na pertains to background check.

 

[comarxx]

When BGC changes like this : Processing >> NA >> Processing, it means your criminality check is completed. I called to check status and they said criminality was completed.

Once my gckey turned into processing again I will call ircc to confirm if my criminality is complete. So maybe we will see a relevance of na with the background check.

Same thing happened with EE applicants before. Because of so many information from people who post their timelines and what is happening to their files currently, they get to know what is the meaning behind IP-NA1-IP-NA2-IP-NA3-PPR. So hopefully we can also learn what to expect with spousal visa application.

 

[LManik]

Mine took a month to change to in progress again (in GCKey), from April 19, on May 24. It changed to completed in Tracker May 25 but still in progress in GCKey. Got pre-approval letter yesterday. Still waiting on copr.

Hey did u receive ur ecopr?

 

[canadapro]

Please what id the tracker you are talking about? how to track oyther in GCkey account?

 

[Kaibigan]

What has that to do with not getting one's knickers in a twist about what to make of certain things, such as "in progress", "NA" etc.? If anyone here has the least insight as to how I view the IRCC, they would know that I am not at all a defender of its fairness.

And yes, I do see things differently and I made that clear at the outset. But, you seem to want to take me to task for it.

Folks here are discussing about "GCKEY Background check not applicable" and what it means. Be it under FCS or other category, BGC assessment remains same. Your posts #69 and #104 about why bother or speculate and applications will be decided in the fullness of time doesn't really help or answer the question who are interested in knowing what "not applicable" means in BGC. When you don't have an answer of what subject asks - its best not to post silly stuff.
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And just what, pray tell, is "silly stuff"?

 

[DKalkhand]

AOR 16 Nov 2021
Alberta PNP
I am the primary applicant.My second medical is valid till 22nd Sep 2023 .My spouse’s and son’s second medical status shows PASSED on 30th April 2023.On 30th April my BG status was NA (so I was hopeful for PPR soon )but since 1st June it is showing “”We are processing your background……..”Very disheartening.What does it imply????? Shall I raise a webform or wait further.It is already 20 June and no movement in my case.

 

[comarxx]

AOR 16 Nov 2021
Alberta PNP
I am the primary applicant.My second medical is valid till 22nd Sep 2023 .My spouse’s and son’s second medical status shows PASSED on 30th April 2023.On 30th April my BG status was NA (so I was hopeful for PPR soon )but since 1st June it is showing “”We are processing your background……..”Very disheartening.What does it imply????? Shall I raise a webform or wait further.It is already 20 June and no movement in my case.

Make no mistake, almost everyone here can feel your frustration for the processing of application but I think you should post this on PNP forum. As you can see this is for family class. People here would have a hard time giving you advice even if you put up your timelines.

 

[mcdonal22]

AOR 16 Nov 2021
Alberta PNP
I am the primary applicant.My second medical is valid till 22nd Sep 2023 .My spouse’s and son’s second medical status shows PASSED on 30th April 2023.On 30th April my BG status was NA (so I was hopeful for PPR soon )but since 1st June it is showing “”We are processing your background……..”Very disheartening.What does it imply????? Shall I raise a webform or wait further.It is already 20 June and no movement in my case.

Whether its EE/PNP/non-EE/FC-SPR ~ BGC change from 'Not applicable' to 'We are processing your background check' could mean that your file progressed in background check phase, you either passed criminality or criminality + info sharing. Refer to #92 / #25
or search for BGC "Not applicable" on this forum or elsewhere for wider check, you will get similar results.

 

[comarxx]

Whether its EE/PNP/non-EE/FC-SPR ~ BGC change from 'Not applicable' to 'We are processing your background check' could mean that your file progressed in background check phase, you either passed criminality or criminality + info sharing. Refer to #92 / #25
or search for BGC "Not applicable" on this forum or elsewhere for wider check, you will get similar results.

Yes. From my perspective now this is correct. As long as there is some movement like background check turning into Na or GU expect that your file has been touched/opened by an officer. It’s not always going to be big like the status will changed into in progress or complete. But they must have started or updated something in the background to trigger this changes.

 

[DKalkhand]

Whether its EE/PNP/non-EE/FC-SPR ~ BGC change from 'Not applicable' to 'We are processing your background check' could mean that your file progressed in background check phase, you either passed criminality or criminality + info sharing. Refer to #92 / #25
or search for BGC "Not applicable" on this forum or elsewhere for wider check, you will get similar results.

Thanks for responding.
I am the primary applicant.My BG status changed to COMPLETE on 19th June 2023 in my application tracker.But for my spouse and son it is still IN PROGRESS .What is the next step ….first their BG COMPLETE and then PPR.

 

[Ma. Vic]

The background verification in my tracker changed to "in progress" on April 19, 2023. However, today I noticed in the GCKEY the background check changed to "Not applicable" (it said "we are processing your background check" before). Does anyone know what this means?

It happened to me, in progress to we are processing then not applicable ,then I received PFL. After responded to PFL it turns to we are processing again until now. June 16 In tracker all completed , Copr details , Dm in ecas . Now I'm waiting for PPR.