The anatomy of a Background Check? - <<<<<<IN-DEPTH ANALYSIS>>>>>>>

[Varun84]

I have consistently been saying that IP1 and IP2 is a status change, but does not reflect or tell you where your application is. The most important aspect is eligibility, and to make sure that there are no issues with it, you will have to see your GCMS notes.

However, many on the forum speculate. I do not indulge in speculation or making any guess work.

Thanks!

 

[strength2]

@legalfalcon do you know what can it be another government department (OGD) when VO says they are waiting for an OGD after CSIS? Any other Canadian Government Department involved in Security? Can the file be stuck at CBSA for a while? or anywhere else?

 

[legalfalcon]

@legalfalcon do you know what can it be another government department (OGD) when VO says they are waiting for an OGD after CSIS? Any other Canadian Government Department involved in Security? Can the file be stuck at CBSA for a while? or anywhere else?

During the security, CSIS or IRCC can seek more information from any provincial investigating agency, RCMP, CBSA (for any immigration related issues), and any foreign government. When information is requested, ITCC or CSIS will wait for a certain amount of time to receive it, if there is no response then it will process the application based on its own analysis. This does delay the process and can take months sometime.

 

[strength2]

During the security, CSIS or IRCC can seek more information from any provincial investigating agency, RCMP, CBSA (for any immigration related issues), and any foreign government. When information is requested, ITCC or CSIS will wait for a certain amount of time to receive it, if there is no response then it will process the application based on its own analysis. This does delay the process and can take months sometime.

What if CSIS has completed its report and IRCC is waiting for another government department? What can that other government department be assuming it is a Canadian department?

 

[legalfalcon]

What if CSIS has completed its report and IRCC is waiting for another government department? What can that other government department be assuming it is a Canadian department?

RCMP, CBSA or a provincial investigation.

 

[canada_dreamer]

Hello @legalfalcon i obtained a pcc from bangladesh, however their printer was low on blank ink so parts of the pcc has very poor print quality, which includes my passport number. They refused to print another one or issue a new one in the next 6 months. However it is possible to verify and view a digital copy of the pcc from their official government website using the reference number, which is clearly visible. Do you think this will be an issue? Can i explain the online verification and digital copy by reference number on the loe?

 

[legalfalcon]

Hello @legalfalcon i obtained a pcc from bangladesh, however their printer was low on blank ink so parts of the pcc has very poor print quality, which includes my passport number. They refused to print another one or issue a new one in the next 6 months. However it is possible to verify and view a digital copy of the pcc from their official government website using the reference number, which is clearly visible. Do you think this will be an issue? Can i explain the online verification and digital copy by reference number on the loe?

You should include a LoE and in the LoE explain the situation and also provide the link and the reference number where the PCC can be verified. Should not be a problem.

 

[canada_dreamer]

You should include a LoE and in the LoE explain the situation and also provide the link and the reference number where the PCC can be verified. Should not be a problem.

Thanks as always.

 

[strength2]

@legalfalcon What is the role of CBSA in security checking? Will they investigate the CSIS report? I came to know my security screening is with CBSA since 7 April and IRCC is waiting for CBSA.

 

[legalfalcon]

@legalfalcon What is the role of CBSA in security checking? Will they investigate the CSIS report? I came to know my security screening is with CBSA since 7 April and IRCC is waiting for CBSA.

CBSA has the exclusive authority to make recommendations on issues of immigration related violations, verification of travel and identity documents, and any criminal conviction or investigation against the applicant which happened outside Canada.

http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/security-securite/screen-verific-eng.html

 

[strength2]

CBSA has the exclusive authority to make recommendations on issues of immigration related violations, verification of travel and identity documents, and any criminal conviction or investigation against the applicant which happened outside Canada.

http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/security-securite/screen-verific-eng.html

How come their investigation starts after CSIS? Doesn't CSIS do the same? I know people in SS at CBSA since Sep 2016.

 

[legalfalcon]

How come their investigation starts after CSIS? Doesn't CSIS do the same? I know people in SS at CBSA since Sep 2016.

CSIS and CBSA have different roles. CBSA is a specialized agency which has its expertise in some areas and it will be referred to for those specific tasks after CSIS conducts its assessment.

 

[strength2]

in terms of identity document, travel records, etc my husband never held a fake id or doesn't have any record of deportation or fake visa or unauthorized entry to any country and has clear police certificate i.e. no criminal record. I don't know why they can take a year or more to do this.

 

[strength2]

@legalfalcon I know a Candidate who CSIS security screening was done in one day Sep 28 to Sep 29 but is in CBSA since Sep 29th. How is that possible?

 

[JackT]

Dear Friends,
I need some guidance from you........I have applied under CEC category on Feb 01 2017.......Recently on 12th July 2017, I got the GCMS notes and everything seems good.......It was generated on 5th July 2017........

Eligibility :- Recommended Pass
Security :- Not Started
Criminality :- Passed
Medical :- Passed

If Everything seems good in GCMS notes then why it is taking too long.............6 month mark will finish after 3 days.......

Seniors Please guide what to do in this situation ????? Your reply will be really appreciated.........Thanks in advance.....