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Umeshbagga said:
Nope, no response yet. You guys are lucky that you got urs on time. Looking at the trend, I hoping that it'll come through next week.

Umesh I am also looking in different forums to check the timelines of applicants and speadsheets and I am hoping that the applicants applied in July will get AOR in October and if the same trend continues we can get MR in next month.
 
Background & Security Checks

Note: Our Background Check comprises of 2 parts:
1. The Standard Documentation Checks,
2. The Security & Criminality Checks.

Standard Documentation Checks:
Our background check is done at the CHC stage. It commences the moment our file gets the 1st BFD by the VO. An indicator of which is the e-CAS that shows "In Progress". All docs been checked & our NOC being tallied against the MI, if the VO finds our case 'eligible' for Canadian PR, the file becomes 'Accepted'; and then it goes for standard background checks, viz. Exp, Quals, Adaptability, Qualitative Considerations etc.

The process involves many things. If our case file is well presented and the enclosures vouch the quality-quantity, adequate POF docs etc., there might not be a requirement of 'actually' calling the employers, references etc. The VOs have a way with that, they are experienced enough to ascertain the logical disposition of our case. But, if there are any concerns of his/her, s/he is likely to ask for additional docs, do further scrutiny vide any means [calling, visiting etc.] & might ask for an Interview.

-Culmination: When 'fully' satisfied, we get the 'Medical Request'.
-Timeframe: Can be anything around 3-8* months, for the 'fast track' system (Avg. 4-5 months).
-eCAS: Continues to Show 'In Process'.
*The older system has a queue, thus can be longer.

Security & Criminality Checks:
A part of the b/ground checks is the 'Security Check'. It commences after our med results are submitted to the CHC. This is a major activity -mainly concerning our 'safe inclusion' into the Canadian Soil; vis-a-vis, Political, Socio-Econmical, Anti-Social disposition, perceived Threat to Canada's integrity etc. This gets us the SDEC, CDEC & SECCRIM.

This is a serious & time-consuming stage, involving many agencies, including CSIS, Interpol, NASC, Database Checking & touch-base with Local Police. Many things are considered here... the No. of countries visited, Applicant coming from 'certain' countries, ex-Servicemen [including Law Enforcement services], Prolonged stay in a country w/out sufficient docs to prove cause, frequent traveling to certain nations, your *Name (?), Inter-Religion/Nationality Marriages etc.

If everything is simple & straight, the file soon gets into the 'final review' stage. If there are any 'red flags', our case goes into a 'spin'. Then our file might go to the local Police/CID agencies; the outcome/timeframe of which is beyond the control of CIC. And thereby the timeframe can be anything [sometimes beyond 1yr]. But, usually this stage should be over by 5 months max. However, a point to be noted is that we can also be called for an Interview [at this stage], due to this reason.

-Culmination: Only upon security clearance we receive the PPR.
-Timeframe: Around 2-6 months. Avg. 3 months. [With new system, sometimes PPR is clubbed with Meds]
-eCAS: Still 'In Process', but 'Med Results Recd.' inside.

*Yes, that's how a certain Mr. Sharukh Khan was detained for 4.5 hrs in an US port. He was a VIP, thus 4.5 hrs. For u & me -things could be different.
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The Process in a Nutshell:

Stage-1: [CIO stage] Send Initial Apps+Processing Fees to CIO-NS > Qualitative Check > Issue of AOR+120 days Letter >

Stage-2: [CHC stage onwards] Send Full Docs+RPRF to the Local Visa Office > File on Queue > e-Cas: "Received by Visa Office" > Eligibility Check+PSDEC > Issue of 2nd AOR > Background Check > Issue of Additional docs Request [if any] > 1st BF'D > e-Cas: "In Process" > Send Addnl. Docs > Issue of Med Request > 2nd BF'D >

Stage-3: Meds Sent > e-Cas: "Medical Results Recd." > Issue of PPR* > Send Passport/s > Security Check > Visa/s Stamped > e-Cas: "Decision Made" >
*The Meds & PPR are sometimes 'clubbed' together.

Stage-4: Return of 'Stamped' Passport/s+COPR > Landing at the POE > e-Cas: "Completed".
 
Garjigal said:
Hey Guys,

My application was received on July 15th and got AOR October 23rd.

All the best to everyone!

Congrats for AOR
 
my application was received on July 23 and got my file number Otc 22, please update my timeline.
 
tsuxia said:
my application was received on July 23 and got my file number Otc 22, please update my timeline.

Congrats for AOR
 
Any update about MR guys
 
TaranGill said:
Any update about MR guys
Looking at other members timeline the MR is coming one month after the AOR and sometimes even late. So have to keep patience till 9th of next month atleast.
Did you receive any File Transfer mail?
 
saskapr2015 said:
Looking at other members timeline the MR is coming one month after the AOR and sometimes even late. So have to keep patience till 9th of next month atleast.
Did you receive any File Transfer mail?

Hi,

Got my AOR 14th September and am yet to get MR mail.....I pray it will drop soon!
 
saskapr2015 said:
Looking at other members timeline the MR is coming one month after the AOR and sometimes even late. So have to keep patience till 9th of next month atleast.
Did you receive any File Transfer mail?

you are right have to wait till next month
 
Ogeorge said:
Hi,

Got my AOR 14th September and am yet to get MR mail.....I pray it will drop soon!
Pls share your timeline and province applied for.
 
Ogeorge said:
Hi,

Got my AOR 14th September and am yet to get MR mail.....I pray it will drop soon!
Have u received the file transfer mail yet?
 
saskapr2015 said:
Have u received the file transfer mail yet?

I don't think they send transfer mail any more....
 
I sent my application from Alberta on July 21st, and CIC received my application on July 23rd.

I checked my credit card account today, nothing has been charged, and no AOR yet.

My friend whose application was received on the same July 23rd date got her AOR last week....