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[fmahmud]

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.
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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"

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Dear Gosho,

Nice piece of information, most of which I don't know. Thanks for helping back the community. I want to clarify one thing which is specific to my case, if you can please shed some light with your information in Canadian immigration.

I applied in Sept 2008 and received the initial response from CIC in March 2009. Send all the details in July 2009 and then CIC requested some further details which I provided to them in September. I received the Medical request in December 2009. I'm married so me and my wife went to the medicals in the first week of December however my wife didn't go for the X-rays as I simply don't want to take the risk. She did it in march after the birth of my first child. I submitted the copies and all the certificates to CIC as I informed them by an email before hand. They send me the receipt of the inclusion of the new born but since March 2010, nothing has been happening.

Question is that it will take security clearance check as well as medical of the new born will take ample time?

Many Thanks If you please answer.

[gosho]

Dear Gosho,


Question is that it will take security clearance check as well as medical of the new born will take ample time?

Many Thanks If you please answer.

Dear your case is diffrent i suggust you to enquire from CHC regarding the status and medical of new born baby
here is the e-mail address for CHC islamabad

islamabad-im-enquiry @ international.gc.ca

rgds

[imran01]

Dear fmahmud
as u told that u informed through email and after u send all the documentation related to your child ... my question is whether they ask for it or u just update at your own... regards...
plz help i also face the same problem...
regards

Dear Gosho,

Nice piece of information, most of which I don't know. Thanks for helping back the community. I want to clarify one thing which is specific to my case, if you can please shed some light with your information in Canadian immigration.

I applied in Sept 2008 and received the initial response from CIC in March 2009. Send all the details in July 2009 and then CIC requested some further details which I provided to them in September. I received the Medical request in December 2009. I'm married so me and my wife went to the medicals in the first week of December however my wife didn't go for the X-rays as I simply don't want to take the risk. She did it in march after the birth of my first child. I submitted the copies and all the certificates to CIC as I informed them by an email before hand. They send me the receipt of the inclusion of the new born but since March 2010, nothing has been happening.

Question is that it will take security clearance check as well as medical of the new born will take ample time?

Many Thanks If you please answer.

[imran01]

PLZ UPDATE YOUR STATUS OF APPLICATION - ALSO INTIMATE ANY FAMILY STRUCTURE CHANGE DURING APPLICATION PROCESSING AND THEIR TIMLINES AS WELL.
like (Username, NOC, cITY, Application stage(timelines), Initial Application date).
ALSO INSERT MISSING DATA ?? ??
NEW ADDITIONS
UPDATES

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OTHER NOC'S CATEGORIES
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101.Ali24jan--KHI--0213 Passport Sent (23Apr10) PPR(3Apr10) MD(15Oct09) DocSend(09July10) DR(25Mar09) Applied (1Sept08)
102.Rananaveed--GUJ-4131 Medical Done(17Nov&1Oct09) N.BabyAd(8oct09) PA(20Jun9) DocSend(20April09) Applied(19Jan09)
115.fraz--??--3112-- Medical Done (Dec09) DocSend(Aug 09) DR(Apr 09) Applied (Mar 09)
107.gosho(Mohsin)-LHR-4131- Medical Done(18Jan10) PA(26DEC09) DocSend(10July09) DR(10apr09) Applied(Mar09)
103.Khalidsubhan--ISD--0213 P.A(July 15) Document Send (May 17) Applied March 2008
109.Hassaan--??-4131-- Document Send(July09) Office Verification(Mar 10) DR(Jun09) Applied(Sept 08)
104.SASIF---??-??-- Document Send (14sep09) DR (29May09) Applied (16sep08)
110.Mr Fap--??--4131- Document Send (5Oct09) DR(5June09) Applied (Aug 08)
117.Irfana--??--7242--Document Send(23 Nov09) DR(08 Oct09) Applied(20 Aug09)
120.Kabooterji--??--3112- Document Send(1 Feb10) 2ndAOR(8 mAR10) DR(15 Nov09) Applied (3 Sep09)
116.YesIcan--??--0213-- Document Send (23Feb10) 2ndAor(18Mar10) DR(20Nov09) Applied(15Sep09)
118.Carefore- KHI-0213-- Documents send(March10) Document Request (Jan 10) Applied (Oct09)
106.Markon--LHR--0213-- Document Send(26 Apr10) Doc Request(20 Jan10) Applied (15 Nov09)
111.khanbaba2k10--LHR--0213--Document Send(28 Apr10) DR(08Feb10) Applied (Dec 09)
105.AsrarulHaq--ISD--0213 Documents Request (12Mar2010) Applied(?? ??)
114.faisal892--??--??- Applied (16 Mar 10)
119.Dream_can--??--??-- Applied (6 Apr10)
113.saki--??--4131-- Applied (16 Apr10)
108.Cyra--KHI--3152-- Applied (23Apr10)
112.mnyasin--??--??-- Applied (28Apr10) mnyasin @ yahoo.com
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[carefore]

All Seniors,

I have sent my full documents to CHC, ISB received on 30 March-2010.

I would like to apply for student visa while my PR application is in process.

Please advice.

 

[fmahmud]

Dear fmahmud
as u told that u informed through email and after u send all the documentation related to your child ... my question is whether they ask for it or u just update at your own... regards...
plz help i also face the same problem...
regards

I Informed the CIC after the birth of my child and they send me the checklist for the inclusion of the newborn. If you're expecting a child then wait for the birth and informed them by an email as all the documents they required take 3 weeks to complete.

[fmahmud]

Dear your case is diffrent i suggust you to enquire from CHC regarding the status and medical of new born baby
here is the e-mail address for CHC islamabad

islamabad-im-enquiry  @  international.gc.ca

rgds

Thanks, I was thinking to do the same but thought that it may be process delay.

[Manj]

Breaking News!!!!

DOMINGO (Aamir Bhai from Karachi) got his PPR today!

Congratulations Aamir.....again it is a Friday  !!!!

[canada1234]

Breaking News!!!!

DOMINGO (Aamir Bhai from Karachi) got his PPR today!

Congratulations Aamir.....again it is a Friday  !!!!

Many Many Congratulations To DOMINGO [AMIR].

[azhermahmoodg]

Breaking News!!!!

DOMINGO (Aamir Bhai from Karachi) got his PPR today!

Congratulations Aamir.....again it is a Friday  !!!!

Waaoo. Many many congratulations Domingo. I have been through the pages of this forum for aproximately for the last whole year, I know how desperate you have been to hear this news.

Congratulations once again and may Allah make upcoming stages of your case simple (Ameen).

Azhar

[sibbi]

Many Many Congratulations DOMINGO [AMIR]

[ali24jan]

Congratulations Domingo,

Brother now the get together in Karachi should be arranged !!!!!


Cheers
Ali

Breaking News!!!!

DOMINGO (Aamir Bhai from Karachi) got his PPR today!

Congratulations Aamir.....again it is a Friday  !!!!

[murtazaabbasi]

Domingo congratulation man

[sibbi]

Dear Manj Bhai
App kafi dino sa kamosh han, ap ka case ka kia bana, CAIPS notes mily ya nahi

[cheeta37]

Bohat Bohat Mubarik ho Domingo Bhai.

Can you please share the TCS tracking number series with us.

we can check the load of outgoing mails from CHC islamabad it will give an idea about Pending MR will come from Islamabad or from LOndon.

cheeta