Guys , those who think that their file is taking more time they can use the link (
http://www.caips.ca/) to check the status , i vent tried yet but
this link looks promising
just adding the literature of pdf on this link
Dear Sir / Madam
Thank you for requesting this application kit from CAIPS FileCheck. Having been
through the whole immigration process ourselves, we understand how frustrating and
bewildering it can be, and hope that our service can help you understand a little better
what is going on with your application for immigration to Canada.
We offer a range of services, with the cheapest way to obtain your CIC file costing just C
$40 – an attractive proposition given the investment in both time and money you have
made in applying to emigrate to Canada, and certainly a lot cheaper than the services of
many immigration consultants!
We hope that the kit will explain the process for applying for your CAIPS immigration file
thoroughly, but if you have any questions at all, please don’t hesitate to contact us at
help@caips.ca (see “How to Apply” for additional contact details).
In this kit, you should find the following components:
How to Apply – explains the process for applying, including our contact details
What Will My CAIPS File Tell Me? – explains how the CAIPS system works and what
you might expect to see in your file
Frequently Asked Questions – answers to likely additional questions you may have
Payment via PayPal – explains how to pay us for your chosen service
CAIPS FileCheck Application Form – complete this to request the service you require
Official CIC IMM5744 “Consent For An Access to Information Request” for your
use – we need to send this to CIC for them to release your file (i.e. your personal
information) to us.
We look forward to serving you, and hope you are also able to make the move to
Canada in the near future
Trish Bridson
CAIPS FileCheck
Mail: Box 2231, Sidney, BC, V8L 3S8, CANADA
Email: help@caips.ca
Fax: 1 250 483 1513How to Apply
1. Complete the “CAIPS FileCheck” application form – remember to choose the
level of service that you require (see application form for details).
2. Complete your IMM5744 ‘Consent for an Access to Information Request’
forms– you’ll see that there is room for your own and your spouse’s details and
signature. Please remember to sign and date at the bottom. We have included an
example of a completed consent form to help you.
3. Send the completed application form and “Consent to Disclosure” forms to us
via:
Post: Patricia Bridson
Box 2231 Sidney BC V8L 3S8
CANADA
Fax: 1-250-483-1513 (at our office in Canada)
Email: help@caips.ca - you can send forms to us in PDF, JPEG or TIFF format
4. Pay for our services using PayPal (see section entitled ‘Payment via PayPal for
more details)
Contact Us: If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at the
mailing address, fax number, or email address above. We prefer email enquiries (and
often are able to respond to them within a couple of hours), but if you do not have
access to email please write to us or send us a fax and we will respond as quickly as
possible.
Frequently Asked Questions
What will I receive if I request my immigration file through CAIPS FileCheck?
Depending on your own situation, CIC will have a FOSS, CAIPS and/or GCMS file for
you - these all vary in format but in general you will receive a computer printout of 7-35
pages in length. The printout is a screen print from the relevant computer system. On
the printout will be all the relevant information from your file, such as points calculations,
immigration officer’s notes, details of processing stages passed, the likely next ‘bring
forward’ date for the file and so on. What appears in an individual’s file will depend on
where they are in the application process.
I don’t have a file number. Can you help? Yes, your file can usually be requested with
just your full name, visa office, and your date of birth. However, if you have only just
applied it is possible that your immigration/visa file may not yet have been created.
How much does it cost to obtain my file? Our cheapest service is just C$40 – see our
application form for details of our range of services and how much each costs, and the
section below for details of how to pay us using your credit or debit card using PayPal.
I am an immigration consultant, can I get a discount on your rates? Yes, please
contact us by email at help@caips.ca or fax for details (see contact details). Which visa offices can you obtain CAIPS notes for? We can access CAIPS files for
any visa office. All file requests are processed through a Canada Immigration office in
Ottawa, Canada, not through the local visa office.
How long does it take? Files can normally be obtained in between 5 and 6 weeks - if
you need a copy of your hard copy file from your local visa office, this can take an
additional 4 weeks or so.
Is there a discount for the second file request? Yes, if you request the same file
again then the fee for the second request is C$30).
Can CAIPS FileCheck obtain other types of files? Yes, we can other files including
FOSS/GCMS files for applications being dealt with in Canada as well as Citizenship files
and immigration files for study and work permit applications. We can also obtain copies
of applicants’ entire immigration files (from the overseas offices dealing with their case)
on request, although this is a lengthy process and is normally reserved for situations
where there is a serious problem with the application. We can also obtain detailed
medical files if there are medical concerns. Please contact us for details.
Payment via PayPal
We accept payment via credit and debit card, but only via PayPal. Owned by eBay,
PayPal has become the largest and best known online payment processor and we
believe it provides our clients with the best service in terms of usability and security.
There are 3 ways to pay us using PayPal:
1. If you already have a PayPal account, log in at http://www.paypal.com and send
the fee for your chosen service (see our application form) to us at help@caips.ca
2. If you don’t already have a PayPal account, visit our website at http://www.caips.ca/
howtopay.shtml, choose the service you require, and click on the ‘PayPal ADD TO
CART’ button below that service. This will allow you to pay via PayPal using your
credit card without setting up an account.
3. If you need help or prefer it, we can send you a special invoice which will allow you
to pay via PayPal without setting up an account – ask us for details at
help@caips.ca
If you are unable to pay via PayPal or prefer alternate means of payment, please contact
us at help@caips.ca for assistance.
