Hello, On GC Account i got hidden Update
My Background Check status updated from In Progress to Not Applicable
What does this mean ?
@Miss bee
When your Background Check (BC) status changes from “In Progress” to “Not Applicable (N/A)” in your GCKey account, it typically indicates a transition in your application processing. Here’s what it may mean:
What Does “Not Applicable” Mean?
1. Background Check Stages:
• The Background Check (BC) process in PR applications usually has multiple stages:
• R10 Completeness Check: Ensures all required documents are submitted.
• Eligibility Check: Assessment of your qualifications, job offer (if applicable), and other factors.
• Admissibility Checks: Includes medical, criminality, and security checks.
• When the status changes to “Not Applicable,” it could mean:
• A specific stage of the BC has been completed (e.g., criminality or security).
• Your file has moved to another processing phase.
2. Temporary Placeholder Status:
• Sometimes, IRCC updates the status to “Not Applicable” as a placeholder while transitioning between stages. The BC might resume later as “In Progress” again.
Possible Interpretations:
• Criminality Passed: If IRCC completed the criminality check, they might temporarily mark BC as “Not Applicable.”
• Security Checks Started or Awaiting: If your application is under comprehensive security screening, the status might stay as “Not Applicable” until security checks begin or are completed.
• System Update: IRCC’s internal systems occasionally update GCKey statuses, which may not always align in real-time with actual processing progress.
What Should You Do?
1. Monitor Closely
• Watch for further updates in GCKey or the PR tracker (if applicable).
• If there is no progress for a few weeks, consider raising a webform inquiry.
2. Security Screening Note:
• Since your application is already under comprehensive security screening, this update could signify that criminality has passed and the focus is now shifting to security checks.
3. Stay Patient:
• Background Check updates can fluctuate; it doesn’t always indicate an issue or delay.
• You’re still within the normal process as long as you haven’t received any procedural fairness letters (PFLs) or requests for additional documents.