Category: Frequently Asked Questions

  • Free GCMS Notes

    Experienced delays with IRCC and CBSA after requesting GCMS notes? We’re offering a free re-request to help you get the information you need.

  • SOP for Canada Study Permit

    A strong statement of purpose (SOP) can significantly boost your chances of getting a study permit to Canada. Here’s a guide to help you write one.

  • Canada Removal Order

    A removal order from IRCC or CBSA means that a person must exit Canada. You can obtain your Removal Order file from the GCMS system.

  • GCMS Notes: Why It Matters Where You Get Them

    Confusing domain names can make looking for the legitimate website frustrating. Where you obtain your GCMS notes from is important. Simply put, misuse of your confidential information can lead to fraud.

  • Identity verification for GCMS requests

    Identity verification is a process used to confirm the identity of an individual. This is often done to protect the privacy of the individual or to prevent fraud. In the context of GCMS requests, identity verification is used to ensure that the information being requested is being requested by the person to whom it relates.

  • All about GCMS notes delays

    These days delays with GCMS requests from IRCC are common, random and in most cases arbitrary. That is why some files arrive on time and some are delayed. The decision by IRCC to delay files is driven by the increase in volume of requests they are receiving.

  • Here is what happens in 30 days with a GCMS request

    The legislated time-frame for processing a request under the Access to Information Act is 30 calendar days. However, in reality it takes IRCC far less time to process a request.

  • All about consent for minors

    Due to concerns about illegal immigration, child abduction and abuse, and identity fraud – information about minors can only be released with the consent of both biological parents or with a valid custody agreement.

  • All about Chinook

    Chinook is IRCC’s Excel based tool used to bulk process immigration applications. See official Chinook documents obtained directly from IRCC.

  • Is IRCC gamifying the GCMS process?

    It appears that IRCC ATIP is taking advantage of a reporting loophole to gamify the GCMS process and mask processing delays.