A34 completed for me, but the dependent PR background check is still "In Progress", anyone else in the same situation?

[Jozef001]

Hey everyone,​

Just wanted to share my timeline and see if anyone has had a similar experience.

Application submitted: Feb 17, 2024

AOR: June 17, 2024

Background check (A34) started: around Aug 2024

My A34 (principal applicant): completed on April 23, 2026

Dependent (spouse): background check still in progress (A34 not completed yet)

Everything else for my spouse seems done (criminality, biometrics, info sharing), but only A34 is still pending.

Has anyone been in a similar situation where:

principal applicant A34 is done,

but dependent is still stuck in background/security screening?

If yes, how long did it take after that for final approval or movement?

Just trying to understand if this is a normal delay at this stage or if it usually takes much longer for dependents.

Thanks in advance

 

[tripko]

Im also stuck at background check (A34 SS) from end of November 2023, My AOR is April 4, 2023 and I did submit my aplication
on Feb 28, 2023. So long long long time ago.

 

[Jozef001]

Im also stuck at background check (A34 SS) from end of November 2023, My AOR is April 4, 2023 and I did submit my aplication
on Feb 28, 2023. So long long long time ago.

omg that's a long wait. If you don't mind, what is your nationality and what they asked as an ADR?

 

[tripko]

I’m originally from Serbia and what I know is that they are review of my military records.
Just to clarify, I didn’t serve in the regular army, I completed my civilian service instead, working with an association for people with disabilities.
I dont know what to say.

 

[Jozef001]

I’m originally from Serbia and what I know is that they are review of my military records.
Just to clarify, I didn’t serve in the regular army, I completed my civilian service instead, working with an association for people with disabilities.
I dont know what to say.

Sorry to hear that. Have you tried a mandamus?

 

[tripko]

I will need to use a layer to file a mandamus, since this is truly a nightmare.
but it will so costly around 5k.