Difference between security and background checks

[philus]

Hi All,

I called a CIC agent last week to inquire why my application is taking longer than necessary. Part of the discussion was that my background check has been completed and that I'm awaiting security check. Any idea what the difference between the two is please. Also, I was wondering if a complete background check (criminal check) would mean police certificates have been verified. I initially had problem with one of my police certificates (mistake in dates) which resulted in returning my EE application when I first applied, so curious to know if I can have a full rest of mind over police certificate-related cases.

Thanks.

 

[jes_ON]

Background check is verifying the information in your application. Security check is done by CSIS to make sure you're not a threat to national security.

 

[rajahoomi]

Background check is verifying the information in your application. Security check is done by CSIS to make sure you're not a threat to national security.

When they ask for ADR such as CV, Schedule A or your previous work experience... is that usually the officer wants to perform a security screening? Or background checks?

 

[jes_ON]

When they ask for ADR such as CV, Schedule A or your previous work experience... is that usually the officer wants to perform a security screening? Or background checks?

Background and/or eligibility. Security screening is like... have you ever been a member of Al-Qaeda?

 

[rajahoomi]

Background and/or eligibility. Security screening is like... have you ever been a member of Al-Qaeda?

So it means it is a quick check within CIC and not a long from outside of CIC? Shall I keep my hopes high?

 

[jes_ON]

So it means it is a quick check within CIC and not a long from outside of CIC? Shall I keep my hopes high?

Can't say that because everyone's background is different...

 

[Datovid]

So it means it is a quick check within CIC and not a long from outside of CIC? Shall I keep my hopes high?

Got same request yesterday...what's your field of study

 

[rajahoomi]

Got same request yesterday...what's your field of study

Aerospace engineer... And being from Iran originally, my application is probably a badass candidate for background/security checks...

What's your timeline? I'm finishing 8 months

 

[Datovid]

Aerospace engineer... And being from Iran originally, my application is probably a badass candidate for background/security checks...

What's your timeline? I'm finishing 8 months

Aor dec1...I submitted yesterday and my Adr message this morning changed to N/A..Was there a column called Cv in your portal cos mine was to be put under additional client information...My request letter also had this words "We have begun processing your application for permanent residence, and in order to make a decision".... Is it same with yours?

 

[rajahoomi]

Aor dec1...I submitted yesterday and my Adr message this morning changed to N/A..Was there a column called Cv in your portal cos mine was to be put under additional client information...My request letter also had this words "We have begun processing your application for permanent residence, and in order to make a decision".... Is it same with yours?

Yes that's a common template they send to people. Mine had 2 spots! They asked for 3 things:
CV
Supplementary form for my education background
And a fresh new Schedule A form (probably because I had a change of address)
So I combined CV/Supp From into 1 and then Schedule A had its own place to upload.

 

[Datovid]

Yes that's a common template they send to people. Mine had 2 spots! They asked for 3 things:
CV
Supplementary form for my education background
And a fresh new Schedule A form (probably because I had a change of address)
So I combined CV/Supp From into 1 and then Schedule A had its own place to upload.

OK..Fingers crossed..I've seen people that got ppr quickly after this

 

[Datovid]

Yes that's a common template they send to people. Mine had 2 spots! They asked for 3 things:
CV
Supplementary form for my education background
And a fresh new Schedule A form (probably because I had a change of address)
So I combined CV/Supp From into 1 and then Schedule A had its own place to upload.

Did you do biometrics?..For biometrics applicant,the trend shows the processing is faster after this request

 

[rajahoomi]

Did you do biometrics?..For biometrics applicant,the trend shows the processing is faster after this request

I'm inland applicant and currently inland applicants are not required to have their biometrics...