The anatomy of a Background Check? - <<<<<<IN-DEPTH ANALYSIS>>>>>>>

[kkevin77]

First off there is nothing such as IP or IP2. The status messages in your MyCIC account mean nothing.

All application go through the following stages:

R10
Criminality
Medicals
Eligibility
Security or BGC

After the BGC, which is the last step, the report is reviewed by IRCC and PPR is issued. To know what stage your application is at, you need to see GCMS notes. However, since you called IRCC call centre, and they confirmed that your BGC is cleared, just wait.

To read more on stages, see
https://www.getgcms.com/blog/express-entry-application-processed/

hi legalfalcon, i am new to the forum. I have a small inquiry that i was wondering perhaps you could help me with,

I am about to submit my profile in express entry under CEC, outland

Upon loggin into my account I realized I previously had 3 ineligible profiles at various points in last year. Reason being I made a mistake which was not including my job I was doing at that time for which I am claiming points.

When submitting my new profile, do I need to submit an LOE as to why my last 3 profiles came as ineligible? Will having these previous ineligible profiles have any impact on my new application?

 

[legalfalcon]

hi legalfalcon, i am new to the forum. I have a small inquiry that i was wondering perhaps you could help me with,

I am about to submit my profile in express entry under CEC, outland

Upon loggin into my account I realized I previously had 3 ineligible profiles at various points in last year. Reason being I made a mistake which was not including my job I was doing at that time for which I am claiming points.

When submitting my new profile, do I need to submit an LOE as to why my last 3 profiles came as ineligible? Will having these previous ineligible profiles have any impact on my new application?

No, a profile does not counts as an application. So you do not have to explain about your ineligible profiles, and when answering where your have applied before to IRCC, you can answer that as no, as you did not file your application.

Creating a profile does not count as applying. However, if you did apply for another type of visa, eg. student, work etc, then you will have to say yes and give details, but not of profiles or ineligible profiles.

 

[kkevin77]

No, a profile does not counts as an application. So you do not have to explain about your ineligible profiles, and when answering where your have applied before to IRCC, you can answer that as no, as you did not file your application.

Creating a profile does not count as applying. However, if you did apply for another type of visa, eg. student, work etc, then you will have to say yes and give details, but not of profiles or ineligible profiles.

thanks for your response.
so they will not compare my previous profiles with new ones then to look for any discrepencies?
thanks

 

[Maryz]

Hi legalfalcon

Any feedback on my question pls? Wondering what’s the difference between priority normal and priority p3 in security screening status

Thanks

 

[FM15]

My security checks were initiated on May 18 2018. How much time should I expect to complete the security checks? My spouse's security checks are already passed.

Any idea guys? @legalfalcon

 

[koushik90]

First off there is nothing such as IP or IP2. The status messages in your MyCIC account mean nothing.

All application go through the following stages:

R10
Criminality
Medicals
Eligibility
Security or BGC

After the BGC, which is the last step, the report is reviewed by IRCC and PPR is issued. To know what stage your application is at, you need to see GCMS notes. However, since you called IRCC call centre, and they confirmed that your BGC is cleared, just wait.

To read more on stages, see
https://www.getgcms.com/blog/express-entry-application-processed/

Thank you for sharing this information. It was really helpful.

I did order the GCMS notes but it was before my status of background check was updated and I am still waiting for the notes, I should get them in a week or so. Hopefully that will shed some more light as to what is going on with my application.

 

[legalfalcon]

My security checks were initiated on May 18 2018. How much time should I expect to complete the security checks? My spouse's security checks are already passed.

Any idea guys? @legalfalcon

The security checks takes 3-7 weeks, if you are not under SS.

 

[legalfalcon]

Hi legalfalcon

Any feedback on my question pls? Wondering what’s the difference between priority normal and priority p3 in security screening status

Thanks

The Security screening is all about information sharing with agencies. It is CBSA and cSIS who primarily foo it, but gather information from other agencies too. Based on the kind of program you applied, and the agencies policy the category is provided. Eg. The Syrian refugees has the highest priority recently.

 

[legalfalcon]

thanks for your response.
so they will not compare my previous profiles with new ones then to look for any discrepencies?
thanks

Nope!

 

[FM15]

The security checks takes 3-7 weeks, if you are not under SS.

Thanks for the response. @legalfalcon Am I right in assuming that I am not under SS since my spouse's security checks are cleared in 3 weeks?

 

[legalfalcon]

Thanks for the response. @legalfalcon Am I right in assuming that I am not under SS since my spouse's security checks are cleared in 3 weeks?

To be sure, check your GCMS notes. Mostly only males are subject to SS.

 

[FM15]

Thanks. I have ordered GCM notes and will probably seek your help in understanding once I will get it. And if its SS then should I expect 6 months for completion of security checks?

 

[legalfalcon]

Thanks. I have ordered GCM notes and will probably seek your help in understanding once I will get it. And if its SS then should I expect 6 months for completion of security checks?

If its SS, then there is no timeframe.

 

[FM15]

If its SS, then there is no timeframe.

Right. Thanks a lot for the guidance.

 

[koushik90]

First off there is nothing such as IP or IP2. The status messages in your MyCIC account mean nothing.

All application go through the following stages:

R10
Criminality
Medicals
Eligibility
Security or BGC

After the BGC, which is the last step, the report is reviewed by IRCC and PPR is issued. To know what stage your application is at, you need to see GCMS notes. However, since you called IRCC call centre, and they confirmed that your BGC is cleared, just wait.

To read more on stages, see
https://www.getgcms.com/blog/express-entry-application-processed/

I called IRCC call center again today and was told my application for PR has been approved but no email has been sent after the approval. When I asked why is it taking so long to send an email when my application has already been approved, the agent said everything has a process and its just a matter of time and for sure they haven't out an email yet. So that's a relief, my PR is approved and I didn't miss the PPR email.