Waiting after Background Check went in progress!

[MrTee]

My status went BG in progress after a week or so right after my AOR. How common is that for outland FSWs?

 

[bahadur]

My BGC went into progress on 8th March and PPR on 11 March. AoR is 7th Jan 2016

 

[hmk]

My BGC went into progress on 8th March and PPR on 11 March. AoR is 7th Jan 2016

That's like super quick processing mate...many congratulations!!

 

[hmk]

After 5 months of inactivity my BG changed to in progress on 2nd of March, followed by a ghost mail but no update since then :-X
Timelines in signature..

 

[legalfalcon]

I found this while searching online. This is from 2010 and was posted on the forum in a different section. I am sure the things might have changed since then, but this does give a picture as to how things get processed.

Background & Security Checks

Note: Our Background Check comprises of 2 parts:
1. The Standard Documentation Checks,
2. The Security & Criminality Checks.

Standard Documentation Checks:
Our background check is done at the CHC stage. It commences the moment our file gets the 1st BFD by the VO. An indicator of which is the e-CAS that shows "In Progress". All docs been checked & our NOC being tallied against the MI, if the VO finds our case 'eligible' for Canadian PR, the file becomes 'Accepted'; and then it goes for standard background checks, viz. Exp, Quals, Adaptability, Qualitative Considerations etc.

The process involves many things. If our case file is well presented and the enclosures vouch the quality-quantity, adequate POF docs etc., there might not be a requirement of 'actually' calling the employers, references etc. The VOs have a way with that, they are experienced enough to ascertain the logical disposition of our case. But, if there are any concerns of his/her, s/he is likely to ask for additional docs, do further scrutiny vide any means [calling, visiting etc.] & might ask for an Interview.

-Culmination: When 'fully' satisfied, we get the 'Medical Request'.
-Timeframe: Can be anything around 3-8* months, for the 'fast track' system (Avg. 4-5 months).
-eCAS: Continues to Show 'In Process'.
*The older system has a queue, thus can be longer.

Security & Criminality Checks:
A part of the b/ground checks is the 'Security Check'. It commences after our med results are submitted to the CHC. This is a major activity -mainly concerning our 'safe inclusion' into the Canadian Soil; vis-a-vis, Political, Socio-Econmical, Anti-Social disposition, perceived Threat to Canada's integrity etc. This gets us the SDEC, CDEC & SECCRIM.

This is a serious & time-consuming stage, involving many agencies, including CSIS, Interpol, NASC, Database Checking & touch-base with Local Police. Many things are considered here... the No. of countries visited, Applicant coming from 'certain' countries, ex-Servicemen [including Law Enforcement services], Prolonged stay in a country w/out sufficient docs to prove cause, frequent traveling to certain nations, your *Name (?), Inter-Religion/Nationality Marriages etc.

If everything is simple & straight, the file soon gets into the 'final review' stage. If there are any 'red flags', our case goes into a 'spin'. Then our file might go to the local Police/CID agencies; the outcome/timeframe of which is beyond the control of CIC. And thereby the timeframe can be anything [sometimes beyond 1yr]. But, usually this stage should be over by 5 months max. However, a point to be noted is that we can also be called for an Interview [at this stage], due to this reason.

-Culmination: Only upon security clearance we receive the PPR.
-Timeframe: Around 2-6 months. Avg. 3 months. [With new system, sometimes PPR is clubbed with Meds]
-eCAS: Still 'In Process', but 'Med Results Recd.' inside.

*Yes, that's how a certain Mr. Sharukh Khan was detained for 4.5 hrs in an US port. He was a VIP, thus 4.5 hrs. For u & me -things could be different.
...
The Process in a Nutshell:

Stage-1: [CIO stage] Send Initial Apps+Processing Fees to CIO-NS > Qualitative Check > Issue of AOR+120 days Letter >

Stage-2: [CHC stage onwards] Send Full Docs+RPRF to the Local Visa Office > File on Queue > e-Cas: "Received by Visa Office" > Eligibility Check+PSDEC > Issue of 2nd AOR > Background Check > Issue of Additional docs Request [if any] > 1st BF'D > e-Cas: "In Process" > Send Addnl. Docs > Issue of Med Request > 2nd BF'D >

Stage-3: Meds Sent > e-Cas: "Medical Results Recd." > Issue of PPR* > Send Passport/s > Security Check > Visa/s Stamped > e-Cas: "Decision Made" >
*The Meds & PPR are sometimes 'clubbed' together.

Stage-4: Return of 'Stamped' Passport/s+COPR > Landing at the POE > e-Cas: "Completed".
...

Qorax

 

[legalfalcon]

My status went BG in progress after a week or so right after my AOR. How common is that for outland FSWs?

Not too common. But that is good.

 

[Nymphet28]

I'm an FSW Outland applicant. AOR 23 Sep. BG check went in progress on 28 Feb and I was expecting some update soon. However no change/movement since then. The trend of moving from BG check in progress to PPR in 2-3 days is over. However I hope we wont have to wait until July for some news!

 

[legalfalcon]

I'm an FSW Outland applicant. AOR 23 Sep. BG check went in progress on 28 Feb and I was expecting some update soon. However no change/movement since then. The trend of moving from BG check in progress to PPR in 2-3 days is over. However I hope we wont have to wait until July for some news!

CIC has slowed down and he 2-3 days of PPR seem to be over. But, don't worry, very soon the PPR will be on its way! Have patience and be optimistic, and stay tuned on the threads you are following.

 

[SWAP1206]

AOR---6.10.15
BG CHANGED TO IN PROGRESS ON 06.MARCH 15



COULD SOME ONE PLS HELP WITH CGMS PROCESS


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HPW DO WE APPLY IF NOT A CITIZEN OR IN CANADA

 

[legalfalcon]

AOR---6.10.15
BG CHANGED TO IN PROGRESS ON 06.MARCH 15



COULD SOME ONE PLS HELP WITH CGMS PROCESS


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HPW DO WE APPLY IF NOT A CITIZEN OR IN CANADA

If you are not physically in Canada then you will have to avail the services of one of the online companies to get them for you.

http://gcmsnow.com
http://www.visafile.info

And there are a few others. I have used Visa file and they will ask you to fill an online form, and then submit a release info form which has to be signed by you and emailed to their address.

Usually the GCMS notes take 30-45 days to be delivered.

 

[dollcie]

BG Check in progress from 27th Feb..

 

[legalfalcon]

I guess the trend of getting PPR immediately after the BG check going in progress is gone. Now they make you wait and there is no trend to figure out when the wait would be over. Hang in there and hopefully the files will move soon.

Glad I am not alone, does give some sense of security.

 

[Aiqan]

I guess the trend of getting PPR immediately after the BG check going in progress is gone. Now they make you wait and there is no trend to figure out when the wait would be over. Hang in there and hopefully the files will move soon.

Glad I am not alone, does give some sense of security.

Offcourse u r not alone.. On 9th feb my BG went "In Process"

 

[SWAP1206]

If you are not physically in Canada then you will have to avail the services of one of the online companies to get them for you.

http://gcmsnow.com
http://www.visafile.info

And there are a few others. I have used Visa file and they will ask you to fill an online form, and then submit a release info form which has to be signed by you and emailed to their address.

Usually the GCMS notes take 30-45 days to be delivered.

legalfalcon would you sugeest i wait for some more time and then apply for cgms....bg moved to in progress on 6th march but no update yet...

 

[JoacRy]

I found this while searching online. This is from 2010 and was posted on the forum in a different section. I am sure the things might have changed since then, but this does give a picture as to how things get processed.

Great insightful post. Thank you for your diligent search efforts LegalFalcon. This has provided much clarity in understanding if how the process works after document submission (assuming the process is still similar to how it was before the Express Entry system).

+1 for you.