How to apply GCMS / ATIP notes. |
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Only a person who is in Canada can request the notes. |
If principal applicant is in Canada, he/she can request for himself and apply for free under Privacy Act. |
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If sponsor is requesting it on behalf of Principal applicant, you need consent form from PA and $5 fee. You can receive consent form from spouse thru email and upload it. Apply under Access to Information Act. |
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It takes about 30 days to receive by email. It is a ~30 pages document |
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Consent form link |
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/department/atip/form-imm5744.asp |
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Section A - Principal Applicant details |
Section B - Sponsor's details (if you want to get information about the sponsor too) - many leave this blank |
Section C - Sponsor's details |
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http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/department/atip/requests-atip.asp |
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In above link, click Apply online, choose English , hit Next and accept the terms & conditions. |
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next enter the below details |
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Requester Information |
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Department: Citizenship and Immigration Canada |
Title: |
Surname (Family Name): |
Given Name(s) (First Name): |
Mailing Address: |
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Telephone No.: |
E-mail Address: |
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Requesting information on your own behalf? Yes / No |
Right of Access: Canadian citizen, a permanent resident of Canada or Individual/corporation currently present in Canada |
Method of Delivery: E-mail |
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Act & Record Selection |
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Act: Privacy Act / Access to Information Act |
Language of records: English |
Type of Records: Case Files |
Requesting information for: |
Surname (Family Name): |
Given Name(s) (First Name): |
Date of Birth (YYYY-MM-DD): |
Client ID Number (####-####): |
Type of Documents: Notes in Electronic File |
File Type: Immigration file: permanent residence ( You can also request for Sponsorship File, if SA is delayed ) |
File Number: |
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Attach documents: Proof of access ( PR card, or visa doc ), Consent Form. |
Make payment if applicable and submit.
you can see this spreadsheet to know more
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1qp2u3X_F10-peLhSZnPwBNAZivuICTZIA2eyB-tOerE/edit#gid=1730094654 |