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PR tracker shows all sections complete but GCKey still says 'processing' — is that a problem?

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By VisaBuddies Communityvia community — compiled from public visa forums

Step-by-Step

If your PR application tracker shows every section complete, but your GCKey account still shows 'Background: We are processing' and 'Eligibility: We are reviewing' with no email update, this is generally normal rather than a sign of a problem:

  1. GCKey status often lags behind other indicators. Members reported that GCKey typically updates later in the process, even after other parts of their file (like the tracker) show completion.

  2. A 'Final Decision: in progress' message can appear in your profile even while background check still shows 'processing.' IRCC will send a message once the final decision is made — so the absence of an email doesn't mean nothing is happening.


In short: mismatched or lagging statuses between the PR tracker and GCKey are common at this stage and don't necessarily indicate an issue with your file.

Dos, Don'ts & Tips

  • Tip: GCKey status commonly lags behind the completion shown elsewhere in your file — don't read a stale 'processing' status as a red flag by itself.

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