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rishuaj

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Oct 19, 2021
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It’s hard to determine an accurate timeline with the pandemic. I am going on 16 weeks this week after biometrics and it still says they are processing the background check. I submitted additional documents they requested 4 weeks ago and haven’t received any updates since. If I was in your case, I would prepare a plan B in case it takes longer than 2 weeks. As I understand, there is no problem leaving the country you applied from after you submit your application. You’ll need to inform IRCC of your new address and country and then once your application is processed, they’ll instruct you to send your passport to the VAC nearest to you.
I am also on the same boat.. 9 weeks+ ...I called them and it says your we are reviewing your eligibility and your background check in processing? not sure what is required here..

Basically, i had new passport , i believe that has initiated background check processing
 

Lc4life

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Aug 9, 2021
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I am also on the same boat.. 9 weeks+ ...I called them and it says your we are reviewing your eligibility and your background check in processing? not sure what is required here..

Basically, i had new passport , i believe that has initiated background check processing
Hello Rishuaj, do u mind connecting and share which company you're applying ict with? If that's ok with you plz send a DM. I'm suspecting some connection with the company.
 

hmt25

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Oct 16, 2021
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Has anyone crossed Land Border POE recently with work permit. How was your experience. thanks for your inputs.
 

rishuaj

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Oct 19, 2021
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Hello Rishuaj, do u mind connecting and share which company you're applying ict with? If that's ok with you plz send a DM. I'm suspecting some connection with the company.
I think, it is not related to company, since with same information, my friends already got PPR request within 5 weeks.
 

Lc4life

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Aug 9, 2021
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I think, it is not related to company, since with same information, my friends already got PPR request within 5 weeks.
My lawyer says that govt audit could stall out the process for a long time. Even wit the same company and the same info, perhaps your title and the material / responsibility prepared for your job req are different compared to your colleagues. Also are you sure that they have received your biometric results?
 

rishuaj

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Oct 19, 2021
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My lawyer says that govt audit could stall out the process for a long time. Even wit the same company and the same info, perhaps your title and the material / responsibility prepared for your job req are different compared to your colleagues. Also are you sure that they have received your biometric results?
yes. Bio metrics was there with old application with different role and it is valid.
 

rishuaj

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Oct 19, 2021
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No I'm asking you if you have ever submitted a PR application?
never, I had previous year workpermit , which got approved in two weeks and i could not go due to covid restrictions, since i had my passport expiry this year and had to again applied to higher role, so it is like i had new passport , new permit on new role.. this time it got stuck..I am really frustrated.. all of my collegue got it in 5 weeks.
 
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rishuaj

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Oct 19, 2021
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never, I had previous year workpermit , which got approved in two weeks and i could not go due to covid restrictions, since i had my passport expiry this year and had to again applied to higher role, so it is like i had new passport , new permit on new role.. this time it got stuck..I am really frustrated.. all of my collegue got it in 5 weeks.
do you know, what is the timeline of background check? what should i do if it takes more time? should i file another application? would that help
 

Lc4life

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Aug 9, 2021
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do you know, what is the timeline of background check? what should i do if it takes more time? should i file another application? would that help
That should not even be the issue.
Your lawyer should contact IRCC everyday, checking for updates. It's not the background check that you should be worrying about. It is the government audit.
 
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ch5

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Oct 20, 2021
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I'm applying for a spouse open work permit from the US, the application was submitted on September 6th, and biometrics was done in previous applications. In the 8+weeks and no reply...
 

rishuaj

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Oct 19, 2021
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I'm applying for a spouse open work permit from the US, the application was submitted on September 6th, and biometrics was done in previous applications. In the 8+weeks and no reply...
I applied on 27th.. background checks are killing.. my friends who applied in mid September got approvals already..