How to apply GCMS / ATIP notes.
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.
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.
It takes about 30 days to receive by email. It is a ~30 pages document
Consent form link
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/department/atip/form-imm5744.asp
Section A - Principal Applicant details
Section B - Sponsor's details
Section C - Sponsor's details
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/department/atip/requests-atip.asp
In above link, click Apply online, choose English , hit Next and accept the terms & conditions.
next enter the below details
Requester Information
Department: Citizenship and Immigration Canada
Title:
Surname (Family Name):
Given Name(s) (First Name):
Mailing Address:
Telephone No.:
E-mail Address:
Requesting information on your own behalf? Yes / No
Category of Requester: Member of the Public
Right of Access: Canadian citizen, a permanent resident of Canada or Individual/corporation currently present in Canada
Method of Delivery: E-mail
Act & Record Selection
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:
Attach documents: Proof of access ( PR card, or visa doc ), Consent Form.
Make payment if applicable and submit.
GCMS Notes and Codes
The Coding Kit, is the official list of codes used by CIC in the processing of CAIPS/GCMS files.
The notes entered in the CAIPS/GCMS system by an Immigration officer are in English (may be in French for Quebec immigrants), easy to understand and provide very useful information. However some of the codes used within the CAIPS/GCMS file may be difficult to interpret.
The Coding Kit provides assistance in the interpretation of the file in these circumstances.
Codes:
https://goo.gl/TayjAk
Sample GCMS Note:
https://goo.gl/QrKkYR