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October 2021 - Citizenship Applications

mmario

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Dec 12, 2018
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8.5 months. Applied Sep 24 2021, background/test June 2 2022. Hoping for an update soon.
How long does background check take for citizenship?


Most security checks are done within 1 month though it can take longer, up to 1 to 2 years, if its in enhanced screening. If it has been more than 2 months since Eligibility Review was “Passed” and security has not yet concluded, then the application may be in enhanced screening.Jul 11, 2020
https://gcmsnotes.com/all-about-security-screening/#:~:text=Most security checks are done,may be in enhanced screening.

Not sure how true is this but wanted to share it with the forum.
 

johnjkjk

Champion Member
Mar 29, 2016
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How long does background check take for citizenship?


Most security checks are done within 1 month though it can take longer, up to 1 to 2 years, if its in enhanced screening. If it has been more than 2 months since Eligibility Review was “Passed” and security has not yet concluded, then the application may be in enhanced screening.Jul 11, 2020
https://gcmsnotes.com/all-about-security-screening/#:~:text=Most security checks are done,may be in enhanced screening.

Not sure how true is this but wanted to share it with the forum.
Yes, I presume I am in enhanced screening. Others have been seeing an update in approx 9 months so am hoping for an update soon.
 

MD1990FSW

Full Member
Nov 10, 2021
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Hi All,

Does the regular CBSA notes show if my application is going through security screening or regular security check ? My CSBA notes shows that Security: in progress.
My eligibility passed 3 months ago.
Do I need to order specific CBSA notes to see what's going on with my security?

Thank you all.
 

johnjkjk

Champion Member
Mar 29, 2016
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Hi All,

Does the regular CBSA notes show if my application is going through security screening or regular security check ? My CSBA notes shows that Security: in progress.
My eligibility passed 3 months ago.
Do I need to order specific CBSA notes to see what's going on with my security?

Thank you all.
There’s only one report but from my experience, they don’t always include security screening details unless specifically requested, and you can’t usually see all the details as they would be redacted. Was your atip request partly withheld? Can you see a section with security screening “sub activities” with a status like waiting on csis? If you don’t, email the the address stated in the cover letter, asking for “security screening activities”.
 

VAIOIVAN

Star Member
Feb 17, 2017
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Category........
PNP
NOC Code......
0621
App. Filed.......
01-03-2017
Doc's Request.
08-03-2017
Nomination.....
25-04-2017
AOR Received.
04-08-2017
Med's Request
19-03-2018
Med's Done....
08-04-2018
Passport Req..
04-09-2018
LANDED..........
18-09-2018
Finally got an update... Oath scheduled for March 1st. Waiting on the email to see if its in person or online.
Same date, I got update this morning the Oath on Mar 1st!