Background check in progress 2-years +

[JL_0]

Hello everyone,


My spouse’s Permanent Residence (PR) application was initiated in 2023 and has now been under a comprehensive background check for approximately 2 years and 6 months. According to the most recent GCMS notes, eligibility, medical, and biometrics were all passed in 2023.

My spouse is a citizen of China and has no military background or affiliations. The only possible reason I can deduce for the prolonged background check is her prior work experience in the high-tech sector, specifically in the AI industry. The application is being processed by the IRCC office in Hong Kong. Despite multiple inquiries, the only response I’ve received is that there is "no timeline for background checks."

I have also contacted my local Member of Parliament, but was informed that during an ongoing background check, neither status updates nor interventions are permitted.

Has anyone else experienced a background check of similar duration? I’m aware that filing a writ of mandamus is an option, although it may be costly. Before pursuing that route, I’m trying to better understand its success rate and whether it's truly effective in cases like this. I’m hesitant to invest thousands in legal fees only to be told that I simply have to continue waiting.

Any advice or insights from those who have gone through a similar process would be greatly appreciated.


Thank you in advance

 

[James Russo]

There’s nothing you can do, buddy. For countries where diplomacy with Canada is complex —like China, Russia, etc.—Canada conducts strict background checks to avoid granting permanent residency to spies or any other threat.

 

[armoured]

Does your spouse have a visa to visit Canada?

 

[JL_0]

Does your spouse have a visa to visit Canada?

Yes she has a travel visa, and now she is on a spousal work visa (and working).

 

[katezhu]

My dad only had several years of conscript over 50 years ago in China, 20 months of security screening and still going on.

From my research, if judge thinks it is necessary to continue doing security check, then we have to wait.

Mandamus is a possible chance but not guarantee.

 

[Jozef001]

Applied for PR (PNP Non-Express entry) on Feb 17, 2024 and sent to a comprehensive check in Aug 2024. Still waiting.

From Turkmenistan. No Military Background. Worked as HR in State Education (regional).

Reached out to MP, web form, etc., nothing helps really. Wait wait wait

 

[Jozef001]

Hello everyone,


My spouse’s Permanent Residence (PR) application was initiated in 2023 and has now been under a comprehensive background check for approximately 2 years and 6 months. According to the most recent GCMS notes, eligibility, medical, and biometrics were all passed in 2023.

My spouse is a citizen of China and has no military background or affiliations. The only possible reason I can deduce for the prolonged background check is her prior work experience in the high-tech sector, specifically in the AI industry. The application is being processed by the IRCC office in Hong Kong. Despite multiple inquiries, the only response I’ve received is that there is "no timeline for background checks."

I have also contacted my local Member of Parliament, but was informed that during an ongoing background check, neither status updates nor interventions are permitted.

Has anyone else experienced a background check of similar duration? I’m aware that filing a writ of mandamus is an option, although it may be costly. Before pursuing that route, I’m trying to better understand its success rate and whether it's truly effective in cases like this. I’m hesitant to invest thousands in legal fees only to be told that I simply have to continue waiting.

Any advice or insights from those who have gone through a similar process would be greatly appreciated.


Thank you in advance

Any news?

 

[Emberify]

Background checks like these are rough, especially with no timeline given. For sensitive cases involving AI work, a third-party reputation report can sometimes help identify if any public records might be causing flags. I use one from this link myself to stay aware of what is visible. It is not a fix, but it gives you a clearer picture of what IRCC might see.

 

[volapan]

Hello everyone,


My spouse’s Permanent Residence (PR) application was initiated in 2023 and has now been under a comprehensive background check for approximately 2 years and 6 months. According to the most recent GCMS notes, eligibility, medical, and biometrics were all passed in 2023.

My spouse is a citizen of China and has no military background or affiliations. The only possible reason I can deduce for the prolonged background check is her prior work experience in the high-tech sector, specifically in the AI industry. The application is being processed by the IRCC office in Hong Kong. Despite multiple inquiries, the only response I’ve received is that there is "no timeline for background checks."

I have also contacted my local Member of Parliament, but was informed that during an ongoing background check, neither status updates nor interventions are permitted.

Has anyone else experienced a background check of similar duration? I’m aware that filing a writ of mandamus is an option, although it may be costly. Before pursuing that route, I’m trying to better understand its success rate and whether it's truly effective in cases like this. I’ve also been researching https://peoplesmart.pissedconsumer.com/review.html as part of my background-check research, but I’m hesitant to invest thousands in legal fees only to be told that I simply have to continue waiting.

Any advice or insights from those who have gone through a similar process would be greatly appreciated.


Thank you in advance

That’s an incredibly long time to be waiting, especially since eligibility, medical, and biometrics were passed back in 2023. I’d be very interested to hear from anyone who has had a similar experience with an extended security screening. Before spending thousands on a mandamus application, I’d probably consult an immigration lawyer who has handled delayed IRCC cases and ask them to assess whether the delay is legally considered unreasonable. The outcome can depend heavily on the circumstances, so there isn’t necessarily a guaranteed result. Hopefully someone here who has gone through a 2+ year background check can share what eventually happened in their case.