Well I am looking at various applicants (post june) and it shows that they receive Medical as soon as their status changed into "in process". In one case from buffalo, status was changed into "in process" on 25th April, and Medical sent on "28th April". So once "in process" all the documents, and initial background checks are completed. According to Client Application Status explained by CIC,
Visa Office - Eligibility Review Complete
The review of the application and supporting documents has been completed at the visa office. A letter with additional information has been mailed.
In Process
Based on review of your complete application package, it has been determined that your application is eligible for processing.
Processing has begun.
So my guess is, 4-5 months that Visa Office takes to change status into "in process" is used for background document check.
Processing has begun means, review and screening has been completed. They are processing according to Medical-security-PPR.
Anybody with different idea?
Visa Office - Eligibility Review Complete
The review of the application and supporting documents has been completed at the visa office. A letter with additional information has been mailed.
In Process
Based on review of your complete application package, it has been determined that your application is eligible for processing.
Processing has begun.
So my guess is, 4-5 months that Visa Office takes to change status into "in process" is used for background document check.
Processing has begun means, review and screening has been completed. They are processing according to Medical-security-PPR.
Anybody with different idea?
Cappuccino said:I believe they issue 2nd AOR when they start looking at the file (as opposed to when it is received from CIO). There is a 2nd eligibility review performed at the visa office, although I believe this is just to make sure CIO didn't make any errors. "In Process" happens after the 2nd eligibility review.
So IMO you cannot be rejected through reasons such as NOC duties not matching, insufficient points etc, once your file has gone "In Process".
However, during processing your application will undergo firstly document background checks on educational documents, work experience documents (which may involve them contacting your employer), proof of funding etc.
Secondly, after medical requests are issued, the application will undergo security checks.
So once you are "In Process" the application can still fail if the visa officer is not satisfied with any of the document background checks, or if you are criminally or medically inadmissable to Canada as a result of the medicals or security checks.
Wayne.