Does a change from 'pending document check' to 'pending approval' indicate a likely visa approval?

The transition from 'pending document check' to 'pending approval' does not guarantee that the visa will be approved. Comments from community members indicate that this status simply means the application has passed the initial checks and is now with a senior reviewer. Some users also noted that the status could revert to 'pending document check' in certain cases, demonstrating uncertainty in the approval process.