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Background check delay

expapp123

Star Member
Jan 15, 2018
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29
Hi everyone,

I am a Pakistani national that has worked, and applied from within Canada. I submitted my application on April 11th 2017 and was requested an additional document that I submitted back in June. Normally from what I have seen, the Express Entry process is supposed to take on average of 5 to 6 months. I inquired about my status back on November 15th , and received the following reply.

It was received on April 11, 2017

- Eligibility has passed

- Criminality has passed

- Medicals are valid

- Security is still in process.

It has been more than 9 months since I applied now and I am I still in the Security/Background check phase. When I called CIC, they said that everything looks good with my file and that I should just stay put. They said that they can't provide any additional, detailed information as it is handled by a third party.

I was wondering if anyone else has experienced, or known anyone that has experienced a background check that is taking much longer than expected?

Thanks!
 

hamgha

VIP Member
Mar 1, 2017
3,486
713
App. Filed.......
07-07-2017
Nomination.....
12-04-2017
IELTS Request
21-01-2017
Med's Done....
25-04-2017
Hi everyone,

I am a Pakistani national that has worked, and applied from within Canada. I submitted my application on April 11th 2017 and was requested an additional document that I submitted back in June. Normally from what I have seen, the Express Entry process is supposed to take on average of 5 to 6 months. I inquired about my status back on November 15th , and received the following reply.

It was received on April 11, 2017

- Eligibility has passed

- Criminality has passed

- Medicals are valid

- Security is still in process.

It has been more than 9 months since I applied now and I am I still in the Security/Background check phase. When I called CIC, they said that everything looks good with my file and that I should just stay put. They said that they can't provide any additional, detailed information as it is handled by a third party.

I was wondering if anyone else has experienced, or known anyone that has experienced a background check that is taking much longer than expected?

Thanks!
security checks can take up to 6 months. go to the express entry forum and to the longer than 6 months thread you will find plenty in your case, many from pakistan as well so this is relatively normal.
 

Darko986

Star Member
May 24, 2016
98
17
Macedonia
Category........
PNP
Visa Office......
VIENNA
Nomination.....
27-08-2016
AOR Received.
21-10-2016
Med's Request
upfront
Passport Req..
19-04-2017
VISA ISSUED...
22-05-2017
Hi everyone,

I am a Pakistani national that has worked, and applied from within Canada. I submitted my application on April 11th 2017 and was requested an additional document that I submitted back in June. Normally from what I have seen, the Express Entry process is supposed to take on average of 5 to 6 months. I inquired about my status back on November 15th , and received the following reply.

It was received on April 11, 2017

- Eligibility has passed

- Criminality has passed

- Medicals are valid

- Security is still in process.

It has been more than 9 months since I applied now and I am I still in the Security/Background check phase. When I called CIC, they said that everything looks good with my file and that I should just stay put. They said that they can't provide any additional, detailed information as it is handled by a third party.

I was wondering if anyone else has experienced, or known anyone that has experienced a background check that is taking much longer than expected?

Thanks!
Some applicants are put under more depth security checks. See in your gcms notes under "Activities"/sub activities if it says security screening?
 

gokeeper

Star Member
Jul 31, 2013
102
47
Some applicants are put under more depth security checks. See in your gcms notes under "Activities"/sub activities if it says security screening?
Mine shows "Type: CIT RCMP Screening", does it mean I am under in depth security check?
Thanks.
 

Gemini14

Newbie
Mar 26, 2018
1
0
Hi

Did you receive any response or you are still waiting for it?
I am in the same situation

Thanks


Hi everyone,

I am a Pakistani national that has worked, and applied from within Canada. I submitted my application on April 11th 2017 and was requested an additional document that I submitted back in June. Normally from what I have seen, the Express Entry process is supposed to take on average of 5 to 6 months. I inquired about my status back on November 15th , and received the following reply.

It was received on April 11, 2017

- Eligibility has passed

- Criminality has passed

- Medicals are valid

- Security is still in process.

It has been more than 9 months since I applied now and I am I still in the Security/Background check phase. When I called CIC, they said that everything looks good with my file and that I should just stay put. They said that they can't provide any additional, detailed information as it is handled by a third party.

I was wondering if anyone else has experienced, or known anyone that has experienced a background check that is taking much longer than expected?

Thanks!
 

expapp123

Star Member
Jan 15, 2018
75
29
Hi, you should contact your local Member of Parliament in your area and tell your situation. They will be able to provide you additional information on this and also contact immigration within a couple of days.
 

airfan

Member
Mar 26, 2018
14
2
Hello, Just wanted to check if you have received the approval yet.

In my case, i am a Pakistani National residing in the United Arab Emirates and i received ITA for FSW in April 2017 for my self and my family and submitted all documents with in timeline. Medicals cleared but case is pending for "additional security checks".

Any suggestion from anyone how much more time it will take and what options i have to contact and get an update.
 
Mar 30, 2019
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Hi All, I have been tracking my case online. APO date is Sep 22nd 2018. Medical is passed on 23rd OCt 2018. NO interview is req, no biometric req, no more docs are req. Tracker was showing completion date of 22nd March. I thought PR will come by that time but no. Status didnt change since Oct 2018. Raised a query but they said its in background check but how long. not sure how long does it take after AOR, for me it is 6 months and 1 week and counting.
 

Pooja02466

Full Member
Nov 29, 2018
20
0
Hi All, I have been tracking my case online. APO date is Sep 22nd 2018. Medical is passed on 23rd OCt 2018. NO interview is req, no biometric req, no more docs are req. Tracker was showing completion date of 22nd March. I thought PR will come by that time but no. Status didnt change since Oct 2018. Raised a query but they said its in background check but how long. not sure how long does it take after AOR, for me it is 6 months and 1 week and counting.
same with my case....what to do
 

am1978

Newbie
Dec 12, 2012
8
0
Well, I guess my case beats everything here....had visa interview in early 2017 & I'm still awaiting security clearance.
 

Anuradha18

Full Member
Mar 2, 2022
29
0
Hi everyone
After medical update how long it will take for background check. Although on my portal the eligibility and background check has not started yet but when I called ircc I got the information from automated telephone that my background check and eligibility review is processing . Please recommend me how correct the automated telephone of ircc. Should I got According to IRCC automated telephone or Portal?? Please suggest
Thanks