Submitted August 4, 2024
Biometric completed on August 16
Biometric validity letter - Jan 8, 2025
Background check status changed from not started to in progress on Jan 14, 2025
Not sure what big research these guys are doing for months.
Wanted to share something interesting. I submitted a web form asking to withdraw the application so that I can apply from India since I am planning to move back. They didn’t cancel and obviously even that takes a month but they issued BVL and some update was made to my application.
Later I changed my mind and requested them not to cancel through web form, email and they acknowledged it within 5 days and my background check status changed from not started to In progress.
Overall web forms did move ma application a bit but I am sure they will finalize only by 2026.
