CAIPS

[shawngt2]

This is a very confusing subject for me. I have looked at other threads and even the forms and it's not 100% clear. I would like to get it right the first time. Here are the details.

1. I want to order CAIPS notes for my wife's (applicant) file.
2. We recieved AOR months ago and her file is in Moscow

I am confused whether she needs to fill in authority to release form (IMM 4575). I believe she does for me to get the information. Can she scan this to me so I can print out?

What office did we submit file Mississauga or where HER file number was made (Moscow)?

I don't think I need to pay the $5 fee as I am in Canada and can file under the privacy act, correct?


Any help is appreciated.

 

[Cdagal]

Yes, she needs the authority to release form. I am unsure whether a scanned copy is sufficient...but you can call them and ask. 1-800-667-6703

The office is Moscow.

Yes, you have to pay the $5 - if she were submitting it herself from within Canada, the fee would be waived. (regular check or money order is fine)

 

[maximus391]

Download IMM 5563B & IMM 5475E from CIC website. Links for forms are below:

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/pdf/kits/forms/IMM5563B.pdf
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/pdf/kits/forms/imm5475e.pdf

Form IMM5563 : Access to Personal Information Form

Only these sections needs to be filled
1: Surname
2: First Name
3: Date of Birth
4: Access to Information ($5.00) - Only select Receive copies of the records.
5: Privacy Act(no Fees) Section - Only in English needs to selected
6: Request FOR- Demande Pour SECTION- Select only Caips
7: REQUIRED INFORMATION-RENSEIGNMENTS NECESSARIES SECTION - Only Embassy Name and Immigration file number to be mentioned
8: Request Detail by Canadian Citizen Section - Name, Phone Number, Address, Date & Signature of the person who is requesting CAIPS on behalf of you.


FORM IMM5475: Authority to release Personal Information to a Designated Individual

Only these sections needs to be filled out

1: Only Select " I Authorize Citizenship and Immigration Canada and Border......to the following individual"
2: Section (1-4) Give all your details: Full Name, Date of Birth, Embassy Details & Immigration file number
3: Section (5-6) All Details of your designated individual who is in Canada. Designated Individual can be your spouse or anyone who u know in Canada. Give all his details Name, phone number, mailing address, email address etc
4: Section 7 : Applicant Signature and Signature of your Spouse or Common-Law Partner


If you are in Moscow then the applicant should fill the form and send the scanned copies to the person in Canada so that after signing it he/she can mail it.


In the end the person in Canada should attach one draft of $5.0 with these document the cheque/draft is payable to the "Receiver General of Canada" . Also needs to be attached in the copy of his/her Canadian Citizen Ship Card or Canadian Passport Page of your spouse or Designated Individual with this application.

All of these documents are to be mailed at the following address:

Access to Information and Privacy Division
Citizenship and Immigration Canada
Narono Building
360 Laurier Avenue West, 10th Floor
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 1L1. Telephone: 613-946-095

Regards,
Maximus391

 

[shawngt2]

Maximus391, Thank you! You answered everything and more. My research is done for the evening

 

[uccemebug]

This is great info, thanks for posting. I've never seen a "visa file number" from our embassy (Tokyo) but the letter I got approving me as a sponsor has both a client ID and "Kit ID". Can I use the latter as my "visa file number"?