About CAIPS/GCMS
CAIPS (Computer Assisted Immigration Processing System), now known as GCMS (Global Case Management System) is a integrated worldwide electronic data for all the application process by IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada). GCMS contains entire information in electronic form pertaining to all the applications processed inside and outside Canada. It includes record of all visa applications including Visa Officer Notes, current status of application, documents submitted, pending documents and reason for refusals (if applicable) etc.
Need for CAIPS/GCMS:
Applicants who have applied for Visa, whose application is in process or those who want to re-apply (after refusal) for any kind of Visa for Canada can apply for CAIPS/GCMS Notes. The broad reasons for notes requirements may include:
- Visa application is refused by IRCC and applicant wants to know the reasons for refusal to address them in re-submission
- You have been called for an interview by IRCC or Canadian High Commission in applicant’s country
- To know the present status of application
- There is an inordinate delay in processing of your application
- You have been asked to submit additional documents for processing of your application
Types of applications for which CAIPS/GCMS:
The application may include, but not limited to:
- Visitor Visa or Temporary Resident Visa
- Student Visa / Study Permit
- Work Permit
- Permanent Residence
- Family Sponsorship
- Business / Entrepreneur Visa etc.
Processing Time:
It usually takes around 30 Business days by IRCC to process and send the notes. But, sometimes, due to heavy volume and requests, IRCC may take longer time to process the request.
Documents required to submit request for CAIPS/GCMS:
- Passport copy (1st, 2nd & 35th, 36th pages) alongwith Stamped pages. (Blank pages not required).
- Application Number and UCI Number
- Refusal Letter, if any
- Form IMM 5744 “Consent for an Access to Information and Personal Information Request”
- Any Letter/Correspondence received from IRCC or Canadian High Commission
Procedure to obtain CAIPS/GCMS:
- Send us the Enquiry Form under the tab ‘Contact Us’ on our website mentioning requirement of notes.
- We will send you the Form IMM 5744 “Consent for an Access to Information and Personal Information Request” in PDF format which need to be signed and mailed back to us and payment method.
- Mail us the above-mentioned documents mentioned under ‘Documents required to submit request for CAIPS/GCMS Notes/ Complete File’ and payment proof/receipt at ‘info@blueeagleimmigration.com’ alongwith Form IMM 5744.
- We will submit the request to IRCC within 24 hours of receipt of your documents and request.
- Upon receipt of the notes, the same will be mailed to you on your Mail ID registered with us.