GCMS shows 'Security Screening' and waiting... - let's gather here!

[ahussein]

If I am under admin processing for a US visa (I withdrew the application, but still the admin processing has to be completed regardless), does this mean I am automatically placed under SS? AP was because of my academic research background and nationality (Egyptian).

 

[iSaidGoodDay]

If I am under admin processing for a US visa (I withdrew the application, but still the admin processing has to be completed regardless), does this mean I am automatically placed under SS? AP was because of my academic research background and nationality (Egyptian).

No! Unless, you see SS in your CBSA notes I doubt there's a reason here for you to assume anything.

 

[Lenny712]

Please update if you pass your security check and ecopr. Thank you

Hello, for sure I will, 13 months in security now and demand letter was ignored - in GCMS notes the officer said no action required.

 

[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

 

[IndianIT]

Hi
My CSIS notes were requested October 2025. Since that time nothing has been received.

But despite that and the overall waiting time, dependent’s background was completed on the tracker 1 month ago. Only principle’s one is still ongoing.

AOR - 2 August 2024
Both (dependent and principal) under c-check since 1 October 2024. It’s already 18 months of c-check for the principal applicant.

No mandamus so far.

IRCC and CBSA notes received in November didn’t show any progress since January 2025.

So, dependent’s background was cleared without any legal intervention from our side.

Even I have same AOR - 2Aug 2024. In Security screening since Nov 2024, no updates so far. Went through MP, multiple webforms, calls but no luck.