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[D.Osman]

Dear Seniors,

I had receive reply from London Visa Office, which is as follow:

Further to your email, please be advised that your medical results have been assessed and are valid until 01-04-2013.
 
Your file is now awaiting the initiation of background checks. We will be in contact with further information once these are complete.
 
Yours sincerely,

Please guide me.

from

Nadeem Ismaili

Hi Nadeem, From which VO yr file has been transfered to LVO please? as they mentioned awaiting initiation of BGcheck, my VO informed me that BGcheck procedure lasts about 2-3 months, then PPR and this needs another few months. Did you pay yr RPRF?
Regards,
Osman

[lovie]

Dear Seniors,

I had receive reply from London Visa Office, which is as follow:

Further to your email, please be advised that your medical results have been assessed and are valid until 01-04-2013.
 
Your file is now awaiting the initiation of background checks. We will be in contact with further information once these are complete.
 
Yours sincerely,




Please guide me.

from

Nadeem Ismaili

Hey Nadeem

They are just asking you to wait till they finish the background checks and then if everything is good you will get passport request. Just be positive and have patience 

Cheers !!!!

[lovie]

Rvd PPR1 letter on 12 July thru email.

Timing to submit below documents within 45 days
1- Passport Copy
2- two Photographs
3- Update Information Chart

EClients Status : In process (without Medical Rvd Line)

Congrats !!

[asamnani]

Hi asamnani, congratulations for PPR, it appears about 4 months between Medicals and PPR,
1- Have you been informed about M.Rcved during this 4 months as u say in yr e-cas not mentioned? thru Case specific inquiry, medical rvd by CHC London
2- please clarify this and inform us about your visa.
3- PPR should be the Original pp why pp copy? First Phase send photocopy of passport and later original passport sent to CHC ISB for visa stamping
regards,

Osman

[lovie]

Hi asamnani, congratulations for PPR, it appears about 4 months between Medicals and PPR,
1- Have you been informed about M.Rcved during this 4 months as u say in yr e-cas not mentioned?
2- please clarify this and inform us about your visa.
3- PPR should be the Original pp why pp copy?
regards,

Osman

Hi Osman

LVO asks PPR in 2 stages for residents of some countries like Pakistan ( cant send passports out of country) where they first send passport copies to LVO and then send their passport to the local Canadian Consulate which I am guessing is Islamabad.

But for some of us , like in Dubai , we can send passports out of country so LVO asks for passports directly

[nadeemismaili]

Hi Nadeem, From which VO yr file has been transfered to LVO please? as they mentioned awaiting initiation of BGcheck, my VO informed me that BGcheck procedure lasts about 2-3 months, then PPR and this needs another few months. Did you pay yr RPRF?
Regards,
Osman

Yes they had requested from us:

1. Medical
2. RPRF
3. New Updated Forms
4. PCC

and all had submitted to them 3 months ago.

from,

Nadeem Ismaili

[D.Osman]

Hi Osman

LVO asks PPR in 2 stages for residents of some countries like Pakistan ( cant send passports out of country) where they first send passport copies to LVO and then send their passport to the local Canadian Consulate which I am guessing is Islamabad.

But for some of us , like in Dubai , we can send passports out of country so LVO asks for passports directly

Thanks Lovie for your explaining, Do you know Where can we see the list of countries similar to Pakistan in that subject?

[Ketevan]

There are such lists, but usually at the end they say that given that rules continuously change, you are advised to contact your post office to check for updated laws. You may:

1. Check the hard cover of your passport, sometimes it says something like "It is not allowed to mail passports overseas"
2. Phone the post office in your country of residence or local DHL/FedEx/branch and ask whether they can send the passport issued by your specific country abroad.

Also, those who are from visa exempt country need to send passport copy only (original passport not needed).

Thanks Lovie for your explaining, Do you know Where can we see the list of countries similar to Pakistan in that subject?

[Ketevan]

Hi Nadeem,

They need some time to check your new police certificates and other new documents you sent them. I can tell you that they spent 2 months checking my two police certificates. So hopefully you will hear from them in 2-3 months.

Yes they had requested from us:

1. Medical
2. RPRF
3. New Updated Forms
4. PCC

and all had submitted to them 3 months ago.

from,

Nadeem Ismaili

[MIK77]

I'm copying this information from another forum where member 'Civil' posted it. The information was originally provided by QORAX, one of the VIP members :

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".

[lovie]

I'm copying this information from another forum where member 'Civil' posted it. The information was originally provided by QORAX, one of the VIP members :

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".

Perfect !! After reading this ,I think there should be absolutely no doubts about background checks , very nicely explained .

Thanks for putting this up here .

Cheers!!!

[shah1234]

Hi all, we got done with our medicals in may 2012,now getting baby`s meds done. Hoping to get pp request quick.

[pooja82]

hi all
i did my medicals on 10th July
today they received in london i.e. 16th July
now waiting for next step
all d best to everyone
rgds
p

[shah1234]

We had our medicals completed on 7th May 2012. Lets see what happens next. Lets keep this thread alive. Vo London.

[europegirl]

Is anyone of you experience to have medical examination in Oslo, Norway? Thanks