Background Checks -EXPLAINED >>>

[misuk]

First of all- Which one is your visa office?

There could be many factors, such as
-Different visa offices have different processing timelines.
-Each case is different
-One visa officer can be faster than other
-Quality and accuracy of documents submitted
-Compliance with specific instructions of the concerned visa office to submit documents
-Submissions of plain photocopies versus notorized versus original documents

Cheers....

its SING noc4131, NO addn docs requested yet though some applicants of the same time lines are requested ,  confirmed appropriate documentation but
i have been married before sending full docs to the visa office and i sent all related docs for me and my spouse definitely.
is it taht marriage before  sending full docs  to the VO  makes the delay? and requires additional screening? what do you think?

[murtazaabbasi]

What about funds checking?
I have mentioned required fund with my application it is about 24000 candain dollars , I canot wait for long time in bank saving deposit, can i get amount from bank while my application is submitted for 2nd stage?

please guide me I am worried, bcs the amount I mentionedin bank is big money if we convert in PK rupees and I canot offered my amount in bank for 4-8 months

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

[ipog]

Background & Security Checks

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 >

Qorax

 @  Qorax - A small clarification is needed regarding Stage-1 (mentioned above)

What functions are involved in "Qualitative Check"?

I have been coming across vast comments expressing concern as to whether their documents will be accepted at the VO
during the final submission of all copies of documents including PCC and IELTS.  Some have even expressed that there have
been rejections or refusals of PR with the reply from the VO stating that the document is altered or fake, etc.etc.
If it is so, why are they not rejecting it right in the first stage itself when they are doing a 'qualitative check'. 

Actually, in the second stage (VO level) there should not be any rejections or refusals since apart from failure, the candidates
are also forfeiting the fee paid.  This adds the burden on the candidate.

If the qualititative check has already been performed in the first instance (CIO level) while allotting the file number, what other checks
are there to be conducted at the VO level?

Please elaborate to get a more clear picture.

[lnd_dan]

hi Murtazaabbasi,
i sent you a PM pls read and get back to me.
my CIC is Ghana

[Monbe]

thanks Quarx really nice work .u help us to know how things are going during the waiting time .bravooo

[Gallant555]

Hi Guys,
I received medical request and RPRF. Got medicals done and sent RPRF to VO. Was a big relief after VO had expressed concerns regarding my eligibility for PR. I have scanned through  different forums and I could be wrong but observed that once your application goes "in process" is not a sign for rejection for sure. Also VO will never demand additional documents that you are  not capable of sending. I guess they have tons of experience in accessing a genuine case.
my best wishes for those of you guys "in process" get ready for medicals! and the next ecas status update is going to be "Received Medical results"

Cheers!

[sultanali]

Hi Guys,
I received medical request and RPRF. Got medicals done and sent RPRF to VO. Was a big relief after VO had expressed concerns regarding my eligibility for PR. I have scanned through  different forums and I could be wrong but observed that once your application goes "in process" is not a sign for rejection for sure. Also VO will never demand additional documents that you are  not capable of sending. I guess they have tons of experience in accessing a genuine case.
my best wishes for those of you guys "in process" get ready for medicals! and the next ecas status update is going to be "Received Medical results"

Cheers!

Dear Gallant555

Congratualation for your Medical , well i would like to clear some points here Visa Office may ask you additional document at any time before ecase change to DM. for example they may ask for recent POF, or BirthCerti which may be easily provided by aaplicant but rarely its happen they ask for new documents but there is less then 0.01% CHANCES ...

Also "in process" doesn't mean you are qualifiyed for PR yah as you got medical thats mean you qualifiyed, also again there are chances of 0.01% refusal if security chks failed , which is unlikely

BUT YOU ARE SAFE AND HOPEFULLY BY GOD-WILLING SOON YOU WILL GET PPR

GUDLUK

[Gallant555]

Thanks Sultan-Ali..You are cool!

[qorax]

What about funds checking?
I have mentioned required fund with my application it is about 24000 candain dollars , I canot wait for long time in bank saving deposit, can i get amount from bank while my application is submitted for 2nd stage?

please guide me I am worried, bcs the amount I mentionedin bank is big money if we convert in PK rupees and I canot offered my amount in bank for 4-8 months

U can perform regular transactions - w/drawals + deposits (not debits alone)... & it's wise to maintain around 70-80% of the required funds in the a/cs.

Qorax

[ipog]

 @   Qorax - A small clarification is needed regarding Stage-1 (mentioned above)

What functions are involved in "Qualitative Check"?

I have been coming across vast comments expressing concern as to whether their documents will be accepted at the VO
during the final submission of all copies of documents including PCC and IELTS.  Some have even expressed that there have
been rejections or refusals of PR with the reply from the VO stating that the document is altered or fake, etc.etc.
If it is so, why are they not rejecting it right in the first stage itself when they are doing a 'qualitative check'. 

Actually, in the second stage (VO level) there should not be any rejections or refusals since apart from failure, the candidates
are also forfeiting the fee paid.  This adds the burden on the candidate.

If the qualititative check has already been performed in the first instance (CIO level) while allotting the file number, what other checks
are there to be conducted at the VO level?

Please elaborate to get a more clear picture.

[qorax]

 @   Qorax - A small clarification is needed regarding Stage-1 (mentioned above)

What functions are involved in "Qualitative Check"?

I have been coming across vast comments expressing concern as to whether their documents will be accepted at the VO
during the final submission of all copies of documents including PCC and IELTS.  Some have even expressed that there have
been rejections or refusals of PR with the reply from the VO stating that the document is altered or fake, etc.etc.
If it is so, why are they not rejecting it right in the first stage itself when they are doing a 'qualitative check'. 

Actually, in the second stage (VO level) there should not be any rejections or refusals since apart from failure, the candidates
are also forfeiting the fee paid.  This adds the burden on the candidate.

If the qualititative check has already been performed in the first instance (CIO level) while allotting the file number, what other checks
are there to be conducted at the VO level?

Please elaborate to get a more clear picture.

Remember, b/ground checks r done only at the VO stage. CIO doesn't Xcheck your claims, they only perform docs checking, whether/if everything is in place in the case file.

It's your VO who'd start assessing your claims & evidences. By any & every means. Besides, in quite a few cases they also have a relook at their own assessment for the 2nd or 3rd time, at a later stage, by a separate section. So, things would remain fluid till one gets his/her Meds (usually !).

Qorax

[murtazaabbasi]

What about funds checking?
I have mentioned required fund with my application it is about 24000 candain dollars , I canot wait for long time in bank saving deposit, can i get amount from bank while my application is submitted for 2nd stage?

please guide me I am worried, bcs the amount I mentionedin bank is big money if we convert in PK rupees and I canot offered my amount in bank for 4-8 months

thanks a lot for sharing information dear

[michaelantiola]

Remember, b/ground checks r done only at the VO stage. CIO doesn't Xcheck your claims, they only perform docs checking, whether/if everything is in place in the case file.

It's your VO who'd start assessing your claims & evidences. By any & every means. Besides, in quite a few cases they also have a relook at their own assessment for the 2nd or 3rd time, at a later stage, by a separate section. So, things would remain fluid till one gets his/her Meds (usually !).

Qorax

very informative

[mayankpandya]

Dear Quorex,

I have some points to clear.

(1) Is it necessary to send 10th & 12th Marksheet to CIO ? becouse in New Delhi Check list it says only POST SECONDARY educational documents ?


(2) As my 10th MarkSheet is in HINDI as well as my Employment contract is also in Hindi ? What to do with it ? What is the procedure to submit it ?

(3) Whether Spouse Passport photo copy need to send to CIO ?

Please let me know on it.

Thanks

Mayank 

[mayankpandya]

Dear All.

I need to know some points on Employment related points.

I am working as retail Pharmacist in Medical Store since 6 years.

As i have gone through all the details of New Delhi Checklist.


(1) Is it Necessary to include Business Card of reporting person ?


(2) IS is necessary give Annual Salary/Pay Package details ? As i am working in Small Medical Store so there no

such document given to me by my employer? I am  getting  Monthly Salary .

(3) Is it Necessary to include Reliving Letter ?

Please suggest me what are the main important documents is required from Employement point if view ?

Awating your reply.

Thanks

Mayank