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Since there are so many background check posts, i thought i would jump into the same band wagon. Someone earlier mentioned that the CSIS (Canadian Security Intelligence Service) is responsibe for BG checks. Well it turns out (probably Iam wrong)-"CSIS does not have the mandate to conduct foreign intelligence operations outside of Canada. CSIS is a defensive, domestic security intelligence service."
http://www.fas.org/irp/world/canada/csis/index.html
I guess this whole thing is shrouded in mystery .I wonder who this unseen entity is, that make calls and shadows our very move :).
I dont know if this is true, I have heard this from a friend of a friend :), that the BG check is ususally conducted by natives who work for the consulate or high commission in the foreign land. The relative of the friend of the friend worked for the CHC at Chandigarh, India: duties included calling up educational insitutions, employment checks and checking on validity of marriages etc. Probably the CHC/CIC has cells that just look into this. So this probably debunks the theory of a giant covert group that delves deeply into our background :).
[11-11-2005,16:23]
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mmm_doughnuts |
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(in reply to: Background check by CSIS???)
Disclaimer: I DO NOT KNOW THE RELATIVE OF THE FRIEND OF THE FRIEND.PLUS MY FRIEND AND I DONT GET ALONG :)
[11-11-2005,16:26]
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mmm_doughnuts |
(in reply to: Background check by CSIS???)
Consider this scenario. This so called cell calls a university in India to find out about XYZ who graduated in 1982. Knowing that country, there would be no response. No one has the time and energy or the will to dig up old records. Try getting a duplicate certificate. Hence, these so called cell people either go with their gut feeling on the geniuness of the case or they shell out tons of money to get people to dig the records.
On the contrary, try calling a US university about XYZ who graduated in 1982. Given privacy issues, no one will give you any data. The only way is for the candidate to forward the transcripts or request the transcripts to the forwarded.
Conducting detailed background investigations is a costly process...wonder if CIC can afford it from the fee we pay and alternatively, if Canadian tax payers are paying for it...is it being efficient.
[11-11-2005,17:28]
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ME |
(in reply to: Background check by CSIS???)
I personally belive that CSIS is part of the background check processes, along with RCMP, etc. At least this is what I have been told.
[11-11-2005,17:37]
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SG1 |
(in reply to: Background check by CSIS???)
ok u c the CSIS just does ur security clearance but the background check is done by the the cic visa posts of the country u have lived in. So if u live in USA but u have had ur education in India they will call them or email them to check if wat u calim is true. CSIC just does ur name check against all the violent groups theorugh most of the data base. u c i read in an other forum that they prefer immigrants from USA b/c they need to do very checks as if USA allowed them in so they must be clean and they also do a clearance from fbi but fbi doesnt c this as a priority. most of the problems r b/c of CSIC as they r backlogged tp get clearance. their priporities r
1. prior 2002 cases
2. quebec candidates, pnp, entreprenuers and investors
3. spousal sponsorship, conjunal
4. skilled workers
so u can c y the delay
[11-11-2005,19:31]
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Anonymous |
(in reply to: Background check by CSIS???)
Immigration and Citizenship Screening
* CSIS provides security advice on immigration and citizenship matters to the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC).
* CSIS provides security screening on Canadian visitor visa applicants and prospective immigrants in cases where the applicant?s background presents security concerns, based on a determination performed in cooperation with CIC officers posted abroad.
* CSIS provides CIC with security assessments on applicants for Canadian citizenship, and advises CIC of any security concerns relating to a particular application.
[11-11-2005,19:35]
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Anonymous |
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U CAN CONTACT THEM
to contact CSIS by mail:
National Headquarters Ottawa:
CSIS
PO Box 9732 Stn T
Ottawa ON K1G 4G4
CSIS - Location
1941 Ogilvie Rd
Ottawa ON K1G 4G4
T: (613) 993-9620
Telecommunications Device for the Hearing Impaired (24hrs): (613) 991-9228
Toll free: 1-800-267-7685 (available only in Ontario)
* Media and Public Liaison Contacts
CSIS Regional Office Addresses and Phone Numbers
Atlantic Region:
CSIS
1505 Barrington St Suite 1901
Halifax NS B3J 3K5
T: (902) 420-5900
Atlantic Region / New Brunswick District:
CSIS
Bag Service 6010
Waggoner?s Lane
Fredericton NB E3B 5G4
T: (506) 452-3786
Newfoundland and Labrador District:
CSIS
PO Box 2585 Stn C
St. John?s NL A1C 6J6
T: (709) 772-5449
Quebec Region:
CSIS
PO Box 2000 Stn A
Montreal QC H3C 3A6
T: (514) 393-5600
Toll Free: 1-877-223-2265 (available only in Quebec)
Quebec Region / Quebec City District:
CSIS
PO Box 1172 Stn T
Quebec QC G1K 7C3
T: (418) 529-8926
Ottawa Region:
CSIS
PO Box 9732 Stn T
Ottawa ON K1G 4G4
T: (613) 998-1679
Toll Free: 1-800-267-7685 (available only in Ontario)
Toronto Region:
CSIS
277 Front St W 10th Fl
Toronto ON M5V 2X4
T: (416) 865-1480
Prairie Region (Alberta/Saskatchewan/Manitoba/Thunder Bay):
CSIS
PO Box 47009
62 City Centre
Edmonton AB T5J 4N1
T: (780) 401-7800
Toll Free: 1-800-661-5780
(available only in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Thunder Bay)
Prairie Region / Calgary District:
CSIS
PO Box 2671 Stn M
Calgary AB T2P 3C1
T: (403) 292-5255
Prairie Region / Saskatchewan District:
CSIS
PO Box 5089 Stn Main
Regina SK S4P 4B2
T: (306) 780-5512
Prairie Region / Manitoba District:
CSIS
PO Box 771
Winnipeg MB R3C 4G3
T: (204) 983-5405
British Columbia Region:
CSIS
PO Box 80629 Stn S
Burnaby BC V5H 3Y1
T: (604) 528-7400
[11-11-2005,19:37]
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Anonymous |
FERPA in the US (in reply to: Background check by CSIS???)
I agree with ME, FERPA (Student Privacy) in 1974 has put out a rule: "Information in student records will be released only to faculty and professional staff for authorized legitimate educational interest. The student´s consent is required to release information other than public information to any non-school/university person unless required by law or upon subpoena duces tecum. Public information includes: a student´s name, home address (including country), local address, telephone numbers, classification, enrollment status, major, dates of attendance, date and place of birth, photos and other types of media, degrees, certificates, and other awards received, and the name of the institutions previously attended."
Hence like ME says it could be the "gut feeling" or through the verification of documents (transcripts etc.) that the applicant sends. This rule applies to educational institutions in the US, now for the work exp. that could be a different scenario.
[11-11-2005,23:54]
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mmm_doughnuts |
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I tink when we submit our PR application we sign a waiver saying they can check authenticity of all info provided; that should cover it for checking student status in a US school or anything of any sort. What do u think?
[12-11-2005,06:26]
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Anonymous |
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yup.
[12-11-2005,15:13]
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Sharon |
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Ahhhhh! "Anonymous" you got me with that point. I guess they do send out the document with our signature to all the schools we attend in the US and abroad to verify the documents we sent. Its been so long I had forgotten that I had signed a waiver :). It makes sense otherwise people are going to come out with a list of degrees and try to take advantage of FERPA :)
[12-11-2005,16:21]
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mmm_doughnuts |
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