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Yes, they do and it's pretty strict and rigid. A background checker will go to your place to confirm if you're really a resident in the area. They will also contact your character references from your two most recent employers. In terms of the timeline, I'm not sure if they follow a specific TAT, but mine took roughly two weeks.
Yes, they are very strict when it comes to background checks.
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