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January 2023 - Citizenship Applications

Cpwr

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Any idea why would my background check remain in progress even after I took my test? Looking at the 2022 timesheet and this year it seems everyone is getting background check completed before their test gets scheduled..
Logically IRCC wouldn't move forward with test process until they got green light that the applicat is fully cleared , let say if the applicant's BG isn't clean they will not schedul them for test but there is different procedure must be taken before to insure the clearance of the background.
Most likely in your case let say 95% there is delay in the system for your BG to be reflected to completed especially in SCR office the slowest one
 
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Are you sure? Because in my case I received fingerprint request AND test invite the same day, and my BG is still in progress
Mostl likely your BG completed already yesterday when you receive your latest GU but haven't reflected yet due to system delay and you gonna see it completed shortly after you pass your test don't worry
 
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Hey people, just got a ghost update on my account for today! I sent my fingerprints on the 24th and also received the test email today dated the 28th. Do you think the ghost update could be the fingerprints being received? Or is it just the test letter being issued today? The timeline on the tracker showed the test window being opened since the 23rd.
I assume this is your BG completed
 
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That's what the manual says, but it's possible that things have changed since then.
https://www.docdroid.net/vfvZo4b/cp6-prohibitions-wxmwij-pdf
Thanks for sharing, perhaps things changed by now, tons of folks having test completed but BG (mostly security) in process. CPC when initiates criminality to RCMP and securith to CBSA/CSIS through GCMS automation, at same time seems to fwding case files to local VO. The local VO initiates test invite upon receipt and performing soft chk as well. I think thats where the sync issue happens and ppl keep waiting until their bg completes (it contains normaly security checks besides there are cases where files move to SS - a detailed BG check) Also now a days load balancing the file keeps moving across various locations and different stages being performed by diff VOs (e.g. FPReqs are coming from VYR, and SCR cases being moved to MIS, etc.). Agreed on that part where file doesn't progress to later stages of LPP (DM in ECAS) and oath invite, until BG is cleared - as those can't be initiated unless test completion and BGC. Anyways, will give it a thorough read. Parallel and batch processing and load balancing and machine automation and sync across various systems (GCMS, Horizon, ECAS, Tracker, etc). Hence lots of things changing and issues as well which all comes under procedural fairness hence the 23 month window good luck everyone! :)
 
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Cpwr

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So I just received gu for FP on the tracker but no email yet!
Do I need to wait for the email or there faster way to do it to save time ?
Please advise. Thanks
 
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So I just received gu for FP on the tracker but no email yet!
Do I need to wait for the email or there faster way to do it to save time ?
Please advise. Thanks
yes you will have to wait for the email as it will contain the right address where the FP will need to be sent. I believe you will also have to show the letter to the agency when you go give your fingerprints
 
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Cpwr

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yes you will have to wait for the email as it will contain the right address where the FP will need to be sent. I believe you will also have to show the letter to the agency when you go give your fingerprints
Fair enough thanks alot , do you know the approximate time for FP email to be received after GU ?
 
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Fair enough thanks alot , do you know the approximate time for FP email to be received after GU ?
Should be coming in anytime soon! Mine came in one day after the update. Keep an eye out for it, and make sure to check your junk folder just in case :)
 
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