CTC vetting time frame

It is definitely reassuring seeing others waiting multiple months for security clearances. Entering my ninth week now. Additionally seeing it discussed in parliament shows it is a well known issue. What I don't understand is why when emailing NSV they still regurgitate a 35-40 waiting time. I wish they gave a more accurate picture like when applying for a passport or personalised response. Hopefully they really do make inroads into backlog this summer rather than just talk a good game.

It is definitely reassuring seeing others waiting multiple months for security clearances. Entering my ninth week now. Additionally seeing it discussed in parliament shows it is a well known issue. What I don't understand is why when emailing NSV they still regurgitate a 35-40 waiting time. I wish they gave a more accurate picture like when applying for a passport or personalised response. Hopefully they really do make inroads into backlog this summer rather than just talk a good game.

It is pretty disheartening when you see for SC clearance that the waiting times are supposed to vary from 6 weeks - 12 weeks on all the official government guidance. It does help if you have a really engaged sponsor, I'm not entirely sure I'd still be waiting if my new line manager (and sponsor) were not so encouraging and are frustrated at the wait too. 19 weeks and counting!

It is pretty disheartening when you see for SC clearance that the waiting times are supposed to vary from 6 weeks - 12 weeks on all the official government guidance. It does help if you have a really engaged sponsor, I'm not entirely sure I'd still be waiting if my new line manager (and sponsor) were not so encouraging and are frustrated at the wait too. 19 weeks and counting!

19 weeks?! Is this solely for SC or does this include EIC? If it just for SC I would be following their complaints process!

That is insane to go beyond 3 months which should be the maximum time it takes for SC. 19 weeks that is getting into Developed Vetting (DV) timescales. I am getting tired at 10 weeks but you are beyond the pale I would contact NSV directly and ask what is going on. Surely only a file that has been lost, has major holes or significant time abroad, can take that long. I emailed NSV for the first time last week and the crazy thing is they warn the reply could be two weeks away, I mean seriously an email wait time of two weeks. Hopefully both our cases resolve soon.

I thought I would update everyone and for anybody who pops up on thread in the future I finally completed SC check midway through my tenth week. Good Luck everyone who is still waiting.

This is fantastic news, thanks for letting us know! Midway through my 9th week so I am hoping it won’t be too much longer!

I thought I would update everyone and for anybody who pops up on thread in the future I finally completed SC check midway through my tenth week. Good Luck everyone who is still waiting.

I thought I would update everyone and for anybody who pops up on thread in the future I finally completed SC check midway through my tenth week. Good Luck everyone who is still waiting.

Hi, can anyone help me because I’m so confused😩 I’ve recently accepted a AO role with the home office, I’ve filled out the pre employment check on boarding form. What is next after this? Are there other forms I’ll need to fill in? Thank you

Hi all,

Just a quick message to say I've finally had my status change to 'Completed' today sometime between 3pm and 4:30pm.
I completed my online form on 20/04/2023.
So it has been:
71 calendar days or
48 working days or
2 months and 10 days or
10 weeks and 1 day or
102,240 minutes or
1704 hours or
2 years (what it felt like)
Depending on how you want to look at it.

I'm guessing now I have to wait until I receive a PDF people keep talking about. Then my plan will be to email it to the vacancy holder instead of waiting for them to contact me. I've heard of people waiting too long even after their CTC has been completed/granted.

Here I am,ctc changed to complete over 8 weeks now,no pdf and no contact from the vacancy holder.

I've decided to just go ahead and send the vacancy holder an email to let them know of the SV application changing to completed, saying that on their website I'm instructed to contact my sponsor for further details . Let's see if it will help me or do nothing for my case hehe