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They said Background check is not yet initiated on my application. Agent she is patient enough to send a note to my case processing officer that 18 months time limit has been passed.

I will be sending IRCC webform now ... I was thinking of getting GCMS, now i don't think i would request one. Just case specific enquiry should be fine & few follow up calls.
please keep us updated on your case, what is your nationality?
 
please keep us updated on your case, what is your nationality?

Are you waiting too ? I am an Indian ... whats your timeline pls
 
when CIC received your File ? Mine is on August 10th 2016
I'm on August 15 2016. When I called CIC on Friday and agent said background check is still in progress she said it depends on how quickly home country responds to them.