How to apply for GCMS / ATIP notes.
1) Only an applicant in Canada can request the notes otherwise the Sponsor has to order on their behalf
2) 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 via 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:
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/department/atip/form-imm5744.asp
Section A - Principal Applicant details
Section B - Blank
Section C - Sponsor's details
Section D- Blank
The above consent form is to be filled and signed by the principal applicant and a scanned copy has to be sent to the sponsor who will upload it to order GCMS notes.
GCMS Notes:
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:
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 - select this for GCMS notes for PA residing outside of Canada.
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 ($5) and submit.
