Security screening type A34: comprehensive

[Osamaash]

Could you please share your experiences with the comprehensive security screening?
I submitted my outland application on November 27, 2024, and I entered comprehensive security screening on March 18, 2025.
Everything is completed except this screening.

 

[nicole2.0]

Hey, how did you know you were in comprehensive security screening??

 

[Osamaash]

Hey, how did you know you were in comprehensive security screening??

There are two ways to know that: first one is an update on PR tracker that says: "Background verification status has been updated to In progress"
second one is through GCMS Notes

 

[katezhu]

My dad is in security screening (A34 Comprehensive) since Dec 2023 by CBSA notes

 

[Osamaash]

My dad is in security screening (A34 Comprehensive) since Dec 2023 by CBSA notes

Does he have any military or government background?

 

[katezhu]

Does he have any military or government background?

yes, several years of conscript (just a stand guard) almost 60 years ago in China
Back at 60's and 70's in China, if rural young people want a permanent job in cities, the only way is to join conscript for several years

 

[Osamaash]

yes, several years of conscript almost 60 years ago in China

So it is alomost 17 months and still no update?

I was placed under comprehensive security screening because I am from a country experiencing conflict, even though I have no military background

 

[katezhu]

So it is alomost 17 months and still no update?

I was placed under comprehensive security screening because I am from a country experiencing conflict, even though I have no military background

Yes, 17 months and no updates