Background Checks -EXPLAINED >>>

[sohail-khan86]

1. CIC is known of delaying any such mails/requests... happened many times - even after stating something in the interviews.
2. Usually such letters'd come by regular post.

Qorax

So does that mean I should not contact CHC london unless I receive my CAIPS.. ?? how long does it usually take for CHC London to send Interview request. Since a lot of members are saying that they have a long queue of over two years.. Does it mean that interview will take a long time to be scheduled or not.. Moreover is the interview scheduling time for different CHC offices are same or not. Since mine will be scheduled in Stockholm I want to know if its interview list queue is any better than for example CHC Mumbai!?

[sharmilas]

honorable qorax..My ecas is in process since May 31, after complete of 14th months. I have requested my original doc (payslip and transcript). how long they take to send my doc. its already 3weeks. payslip was urgent to apply for ILR in UK. plz advise me.

[qorax]

So does that mean I should not contact CHC london unless I receive my CAIPS.. ?? how long does it usually take for CHC London to send Interview request. Since a lot of members are saying that they have a long queue of over two years.. Does it mean that interview will take a long time to be scheduled or not.. Moreover is the interview scheduling time for different CHC offices are same or not. Since mine will be scheduled in Stockholm I want to know if its interview list queue is any better than for example CHC Mumbai!?

1. Not necessarily - u could yet send periodic emails to the VO, 3-4 weeks apart.
2. For MI-2 cases, meds could come by 6-8 months of the 2nd AOR.
3. For MI-1 cases [not being in the 29 list], meds may take around 12-18 months.
4. Yes, there's a queue in the interview calendar, with all VOs.
5. Yes, CHC-ND & CHC-London would have different timeframes.

Qorax

[qorax]

honorable qorax..My ecas is in process since May 31, after complete of 14th months. I have requested my original doc (payslip and transcript). how long they take to send my doc. its already 3weeks. payslip was urgent to apply for ILR in UK. plz advise me.

They may take 6-8 months to return your original docs - from the date requested.

[shah0207]

Hi Qorax and dear members,

It is my second application and my ecase in IN Process since 31May, . With previous application1999, I failed to appear in interview because I recieve letter very late.
 
I am interested to know wheather they will check my previous application and if yes then at what stage and will it affect negatively because I submitted my new application witn new NOC.
 
Awaiting the reply

[qorax]

Hi Qorax and dear members,

It is my second application and my ecase in IN Process since 31May, . With previous application1999, I failed to appear in interview because I recieve letter very late.
 
I am interested to know wheather they will check my previous application and if yes then at what stage and will it affect negatively because I submitted my new application witn new NOC.
 
Awaiting the reply

They'd imdtly Xcheck your previous records - during the 1st couple of reviews itself. And No, it won't effect your processing unless something is concocted.

Qorax

[Silent]

Dear Qorax and senior members,

My timelines are in my signature. I am post june applicant from NDVO. I have completed my medicals on 22nd March 2011. Passports and RPRF along with PCC's were sent on 29th March 2011. My RPRF draft was encashed on 7th April for which i have received receipt. Also "Medicals has been received " line has been added in my e-case status of "IN Process" on 2nd May. After that there is no update. It is almost 72 days I have submitted my passports.

I have observed that many friends after me have also started receiving passports back with visas. I am much worried at present. My question is shall I contact VO or is it advisable to still wait. Kindly give your expert opinion on my case.  Awaiting for your reply.

Thanks in advance.

Regards,
Silent.

Dear Qorax,

Waiting for your reply.

Thanks

[qorax]

Dear Qorax,

Waiting for your reply.

Thanks

RELAX. In a couple of months, maybe weeks, u'd get your dues.
Qorax

[wq]

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

Excellent Qorax,

My case also stuck in security check, chc says local agencies r not giving clearance, re-medical done 3 months ago, what does it means local agencies? I never visited to any country.

[sh_humayun]

They may take 6-8 months to return your original docs - from the date requested.

Yes it is corect as i have requested for the return of my original documents in november-2010 and got them back in June-2011

[shah0207]

They'd imdtly Xcheck your previous records - during the 1st couple of reviews itself. And No, it won't effect your processing unless something is concocted.

Qorax

Thanks Qorax for promt reply,

My question is wheather they Xcheck my previous aplication in 2 eligibility review one in CIC and other one in VO london  or Xcheck is a part of background check.

[nargis]

Hi Qorax, my e CAS status is "In Process" with inside details "pending review". Now question is- what are the chances of rejection if my all the documents are genuine? Eagerly waiting for your reply.

[qorax]

Excellent Qorax,

My case also stuck in security check, chc says local agencies r not giving clearance, re-medical done 3 months ago, what does it means local agencies? I never visited to any country.

Probably they touch-based with your homeland's Police Dept. and they r not forthcoming, yet.

[qorax]

Thanks Qorax for promt reply,

My question is wheather they Xcheck my previous aplication in 2 eligibility review one in CIC and other one in VO london  or Xcheck is a part of background check.

In the CHC [your VO]. At initial stages of processing... and might so subsequently also, anytime, if the VO needs to Xcheck something.

[qorax]

Hi Qorax, my e CAS status is "In Process" with inside details "pending review". Now question is- what are the chances of rejection if my all the documents are genuine? Eagerly waiting for your reply.

Chances of rejection remains till we get our PRVs. The reasons could be many. But, it's no point fretting over it... Relax, if the documentation is perfect - that risk is pretty much minimized.

Qorax