If you haven’t got updates on your background check, here’re some common reasons why your background check takes longer: 1. The third-party background check agency is delaying the processing of the documents. 2. The employer has got your full background report but hasn’t taken a final decision about hiring. 3. You didn’t submit properly authorized documents and release forms. 4. Some of the information is not matched during background checks and therefore, the employer is taking time to verify the records. 5. The employer is performing background checks on multiple candidates simultaneously. So, you may have cleared background verification, but now, the employer is looking at your other skills before hiring. Sometimes, they often contact you if any document like driving license, SSN etc., is missing. So, keep checking your email to avoid background checking queries.