We have background clearances that have extended for greater than 12 months. This, however, accounts for a small percentage of the cases we have represented. The majority of cases are not noticably affected.Unofrutnately, it is impossible to accurately estimate the duration that will be incurred for any given case, as it is highly subject to individual circumstances, and the visa officials or CSIS will not disclose any information (they do not even positively confirm that a background clearance is in process in most cases).
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