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How long does it take for background check?

hambousha

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Jan 9, 2015
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Hello guys

May any one tell usually how long does it take for background check to be changed from in progress to completed or passed in PR application on CIC?
Thanks a lot in advance !
 
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wolter88

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Apr 27, 2015
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Id like to know that too! And is there a difference in speed
Between visa exempt country's and other country's?
 
Mar 25, 2015
596
70
Saudi Arabia
Category........
Visa Office......
ABUDHABI
NOC Code......
6221
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
Nomination.....
15-10-2015
AOR Received.
08-11-2015
Med's Done....
28-10-2015
Passport Req..
03-08-2016
VISA ISSUED...
11-08-2016
LANDED..........
27-10-2016
hambousha said:
Hello guys

May any one tell usually how long does it take for background check to be changed from in progress to completed or passed in PR application on CIC?
Thanks a lot in advance !
there is no particular time limit. for some its more than 2 months , for some its 2 weeks for some its 2 days.

depends on your VO and the file.

all we can do is just wait patiently.

hope it helps

+1 if it did
 

Graciekay

Star Member
Mar 17, 2016
57
1
Johannesburg, South Africa
Category........
Visa Office......
South Africa
NOC Code......
4011
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
03/03/16
Doc's Request.
10/03/16
Nomination.....
NA
AOR Received.
03/03/16
Med's Done....
25/02/16
Interview........
Not needed
Passport Req..
?
VISA ISSUED...
?
LANDED..........
?
hambousha said:
Hello guys

May any one tell usually how long does it take for background check to be changed from in progress to completed or passed in PR application on CIC?
Thanks a lot in advance !
I don't think there is any pattern to it. It seems some people have BC move from not started to not needed and then back to not started and thena PPR. Some just move from not started to PPR. I guess all have to do is pray, hope and wait patiently.
 

Aragorn165

Champion Member
Sep 18, 2015
1,455
106
Category........
Visa Office......
NDVO
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
04-03-2016
Nomination.....
03-11-2015
AOR Received.
04-03-2016
Passport Req..
02-09-2016
The process differs for inland and outland applicants, and then again for FSW/CEC and PNP applicants. Could you share more information about your profile?
 

hambousha

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Jan 9, 2015
568
103
Aragorn165 said:
The process differs for inland and outland applicants, and then again for FSW/CEC and PNP applicants. Could you share more information about your profile?
Yeah sure
SK nomination Feb 6th then ITS couple of days later
PR Applications submitted on March 6th
March 9th request of a new PC
PC submitted on March 20
 
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nmeka

Hero Member
Jan 19, 2016
627
39
Category........
Visa Office......
ottawa
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
AOR Received.
20-nov-2015
Passport Req..
03-may-2016
LANDED..........
24-May-2016
Aragorn165 said:
The process differs for inland and outland applicants, and then again for FSW/CEC and PNP applicants. Could you share more information about your profile?
I am CEC inland, BC in progress for last 4 months.. ::)
 

goodboy97

Hero Member
Feb 12, 2017
505
57
Montreal, Canada
Category........
QSW
Visa Office......
Sydney, NS
App. Filed.......
26-05-2017
Doc's Request.
NA
Nomination.....
NA
AOR Received.
15-08-2017
IELTS Request
NA
File Transfer...
NA
Interview........
Not Required
Hi, is there any difference in "We are processing your background check. We will send you a message if we need more information." and "background check in progress"?
 

dr feras

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Jan 27, 2013
1,151
401
Hi, is there any difference in "We are processing your background check. We will send you a message if we need more information." and "background check in progress"?
Difference will depend on your stream, timeline etc. At the end of the day, profile status wont always reflect the actual stage of file processing. Some people get the same wording in ip1 and ip2, some get ppr without ever seeing NA2 or IP2.
For most of us fsw outlanders, the common trend is ( bgc: your application is in progress.... , thats ip1, happens around medical pass), (bgc: we are processing your background check, thats ip2, happens after NA@, i.e after passing eligibility. Thats when your security check starts and final visa officer review and approval happens)
 

dr feras

Champion Member
Jan 27, 2013
1,151
401
Hi dr feras,
My stream is Quebec Skilled Worker (QSW) & an INLAND applicant.

My status details:
Application status= We are processing your application. We will send you a message when there is an update or if we need more information from you.
Review of eligibility= We are reviewing whether you meet the eligibility requirements.
Review of medical results = If you need a medical exam, a message with instructions will be sent to you.
Review of additional documents = We do not need additional documents.
Interview = You do not need an interview. We will send you a message if this changes.
Biometrics = We do not need your fingerprints. We will send you a message if this changes.
Background check = We are processing your background check. We will send you a message if we need more information.
Final decision = Your application is in progress. We will send you a message once the final decision has been made.
I cant tell without knowing your timeline in details. Also, to be honest I am not quite familiar with the process of QSW. They might have different trends. However, if you post your timeline, other senior members might have an idea.
 

pakistan1990

Star Member
Jan 27, 2018
62
23
AUG 31, 2016 Application Received
Dev 14, 2016 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
FEB 14, 2017 SPOUSE ADDED
JUNE 6, 2017 ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS, MARRIAGE PHOTOS, QUESTIONNAIRE FROM BOTH OF US
NOV 20, 2017 MEDICAL REQUEST TO BOTH
FEB 27, BG IN PROCESS BEFORE THAT IT WAS "NOT APPLICABLE"
MARCH 27TH, ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS, RESUME
JUNE 10TH ====> STILL WAITING FOR PASSPORT REQUEST

I CALL IRCC AND THEY SAID EVERYTHING IS OK, I PASSSED THE CLIMINALITY, ELIGIBILITY, MEDICAL AND ONLY BACKGROUND IS IN PROCESS, ITS NOW 6 MONTHS FROM THE DATE OF MEDICAL PASSED

BG IN PROGRESS...

ITS 22 MONTHS NOW...

CAN ANYONE HELP ME, HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE MORE....
PLEASE
 
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harman2725

Hero Member
Jun 16, 2015
224
58
Nz
Category........
FSW
Visa Office......
Australia
NOC Code......
4212
App. Filed.......
21-02-2017
AOR Received.
21-02-2017
Med's Done....
01/04/2017
Passport Req..
7/717
VISA ISSUED...
29/7/17
LANDED..........
27/08/17
Hello guys

May any one tell usually how long does it take for background check to be changed from in progress to completed or passed in PR application on CIC?
Thanks a lot in advance !

In my case, it was in process until I received passport request. ( took around 3 months from filing the app to visa request)
 

Amy-Shinwari

Newbie
Mar 25, 2019
3
3
AUG 31, 2016 Application Received
Dev 14, 2016 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
FEB 14, 2017 SPOUSE ADDED
JUNE 6, 2017 ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS, MARRIAGE PHOTOS, QUESTIONNAIRE FROM BOTH OF US
NOV 20, 2017 MEDICAL REQUEST TO BOTH
FEB 27, BG IN PROCESS BEFORE THAT IT WAS "NOT APPLICABLE"
MARCH 27TH, ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS, RESUME
JUNE 10TH ====> STILL WAITING FOR PASSPORT REQUEST

I CALL IRCC AND THEY SAID EVERYTHING IS OK, I PASSSED THE CLIMINALITY, ELIGIBILITY, MEDICAL AND ONLY BACKGROUND IS IN PROCESS, ITS NOW 6 MONTHS FROM THE DATE OF MEDICAL PASSED

BG IN PROGRESS...

ITS 22 MONTHS NOW...

CAN ANYONE HELP ME, HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE MORE....
PLEASE
 
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OR@YT

Star Member
Jun 11, 2021
57
3
Category........
FAM
Visa Office......
London
My file status on background chk since 8 months.does it takes this long?