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MEP received on 20 December. Since then the background status shows as we will send you a message when we start your background check.

Does it usually take this long?
 
Anyone who submitted additional documents has your status changed yet?

Mine still shows "We are reviewing the additional documents you provided"
Hello, I have submitted a IMM5475 for an ADR request as well. And I have the same status for the last three weeks. Any updates on your end?
 
MEP received on 20 December. Since then the background status shows as we will send you a message when we start your background check.

Does it usually take this long?

yes, it is taking long this year. Plus end of decemeber is slow because of holidays.

My AOR is 7th Nov and MEP is Dec 7th and same messages as yours.
 
seems like finally some septermber people are beginning to move to the stage commonly referred to as IP2. A lot of them have been sitting in IP2 for close to 3 months now.
 
Can someone tell me in which phase I am ?

Review of eligibility- We are reviewing whether you meet the eligibility requirements.

Review of medical results - You passed the medical exam.

Review of additional documents- We do not need additional documents.

Interview- You do not need an interview. We will send you a message if this
changes.

Biometrics -We do not need your fingerprints. We will send you a message if

Background check - Your application is in progress. We will send you a message when
we start your background check.

Final decision -Your application is in progress. We will send you a message once
the final decision has been made.
IP1 same as mine and many others