First step in background check is to run name and date of birth. If your name or other details are close to someone that has a criminal record or something like that, RCMP will request fingerprints because that is the only way to 100%make sure you either are or aren't the person with the records.
What do you mean by “hits”? I’ve never even gotten a parking ticket. Why would there be a “hit” when they check my data?
No you can just call IRCC and ask about your application including the visa offices.
This may be a reason, but it’s not the reason. I definitely would not match the name of anybody else.
I asked cause I found somewhere online that they normally explain in the fingerprint request why they request it
The primary reason for FP is as noted by @moman21. Additionally, IRCC may conduct fingerprinting as part of its quality assurance procedures, which involve asking for FP for a predetermined number of applications.
I have a very uncommon name and no criminal history at all. Zero arrests. So I assume mine is just random QA.
