What type of info shall we request to know the details and status of our citizenship application?
Is it the Electronic File or the Physical File? and if it is the Electronic File, is it CAIPS, FOSS or GCMS?
This is the description from the website:
Electronic Files:
CIC uses three electronic systems: Computer Assisted Immigration Processing System (CAIPS), Field Operation Support System (FOSS) and Global Case Management System (GCMS).
The CAIPS is comprised of notes made by immigration officers located at missions abroad only.
FOSS is comprised mainly of immigration files located in Canada. However, in some cases, they also include notations made by overseas staff. This system is used primarily by Points of Entry(POE) officers to record the entries and exits of foreign nationals.
The GCMS is CIC’s new integrated and worldwide system used internally to process applications for citizenship and immigration services.
Physical Files:
The physical files include all files located in Canada or abroad that pertain to an immigration process, such as a work or study permit, an extension of temporary residence, a sponsorship, an application for permanent residence, etc.
Is it the Electronic File or the Physical File? and if it is the Electronic File, is it CAIPS, FOSS or GCMS?
This is the description from the website:
Electronic Files:
CIC uses three electronic systems: Computer Assisted Immigration Processing System (CAIPS), Field Operation Support System (FOSS) and Global Case Management System (GCMS).
The CAIPS is comprised of notes made by immigration officers located at missions abroad only.
FOSS is comprised mainly of immigration files located in Canada. However, in some cases, they also include notations made by overseas staff. This system is used primarily by Points of Entry(POE) officers to record the entries and exits of foreign nationals.
The GCMS is CIC’s new integrated and worldwide system used internally to process applications for citizenship and immigration services.
Physical Files:
The physical files include all files located in Canada or abroad that pertain to an immigration process, such as a work or study permit, an extension of temporary residence, a sponsorship, an application for permanent residence, etc.