Test Completed But BACKGROUND CHECK in progress.

[Mimi_Canada]

Was anyone in this thread ever invited for an interview? ... ALSO, does anyone have a status of "Grant Interview Ready In-Person" under the PAPER FILE section in GCMS notes?

 

[Fallard]

CIT CSIS Screening
Status: Received
Validity date: censored, but can see there is an entry
Status Updated Date: 2025/08/28

I guess I’m just unlucky and didn’t get the auto pass

My thoughts: validity date being there indicates they have already finished work on it, and if there is a red flag they must have censored more, or be taking longer to do it. The most likely cause is a lazy officer or my frequent address changes affected something. But then I cannot find another case of “Received” status here

How long it took to get CSIS notes?

 

[Khad27]

Finally, my background and prohibitions are completed! Updated on tracket on October 10 - I am awaiting oath.

Submission/ AoR - Dec 2023

I filed mandamus in July, with change in federal court rules, I had to proceed directly to step 2 by filing an affidavit and memorandum with all objective evidence. I was confident on my case as I came as a student, got pr through Express Entry, and I am not from Middle East. IRCC had 30 days to respond to my step 2 filings and on last day of dealine, they cleared my application and provided a response that they approved my application and mandamus application stands moot as the application is finalized.

I did all ground work like demand letter, MP inquiries, gcms notes etc before doing mandamus.. It takes minimum of 3-4 months for a response on mandamus. In my case, it was a positive response.

 

[luckyuser]

Has anyone applied for a U.S. visa while undergoing CSIS screening and still received the visa without being issued a 221(g) (Administrative Processing)?
I'm trying to find out if the two are linked or not

 

[tesla_man]

Hi All, Do any one facing technical difficulties during using the Citizenship tracker..

 

[stuckinsec]

Hi All, Do any one facing technical difficulties during using the Citizenship tracker..

Yes, it is down!

 

[gafmak]

Hi everyone,
Any update from people waiting on BG?
With the new IRCC processing time system, it appears that there are more than 40,000 applicants ahead of me, whereas they cleared around 2,500 last month. So I think this will take forever...

 

[Seym]

Hi everyone,
Any update from people waiting on BG?
With the new IRCC processing time system, it appears that there are more than 40,000 applicants ahead of me, whereas they cleared around 2,500 last month. So I think this will take forever...

BG can potentially take 2 to 3 years for some. But that has nothing to do with IRCC itself. It's mostly at CSIS and CBSA level.

 

[gafmak]

I've been unable to log in to the tracker website for a few days now. I wonder if this is for everyone

 

[M.LA]

I've been unable to log in to the tracker website for a few days now. I wonder if this is for everyone

The tracker was down for a while, it's fixed now so you should be able to log in.

 

[gafmak]

Hi everyone,
Any update on your background check?
It's been almost 1 year since my test, but still BG and prohibition in progress.

 

[dwighter]

Hi everyone,
Any update on your background check?
It's been almost 1 year since my test, but still BG and prohibition in progress.

Enhanced Security check now takes average 24 - 30 months. Some with AOR Oct 2023 are still waiting.

 

[gafmak]

Enhanced Security check now takes average 24 - 30 months. Some with AOR Oct 2023 are still waiting.

How to know if the application is undergoing an Enhanced Security Check rather than a regular screening?