IMMIGRATION SERVICE
GCMS Notes
Access-to-information requests for your IRCC file notes.
GCMS notes reveal exactly what an officer wrote about your file — essential for understanding a refusal or preparing an appeal. We file the ATIP request and interpret the notes for you.
Eligibility requirements
- An immigration application filed with IRCC (approved, refused, or in progress)
- Requester is the applicant or an authorized representative
Required documents
- Consent/authorization form
- Application details (UCI, file number)
- Government ID
Processing time
30 days
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Document checklist
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GCMS Notes · Sample client
Sample checklist for illustration only. Your personalised document checklist is prepared after your consultation.
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Required documents
Current PR card / COPR
Approved
Version history
Version 1 — 2026-06-01 (Client)
Two passport photos
Uploaded
Version history
Version 1 — 2026-07-01 (Client)
Proof of residency days
Under Review
Version history
Version 1 — 2026-07-14 (Client)
Optional documents
Required forms (official IRCC downloads)
Internal — consultant workflow
1. Intake — confirm goals and gather background
2. Assess eligibility and select pathway
3. Prepare & review the document checklist
4. File the application with IRCC
5. Track, respond to requests, and report to client
★★★★★
“Reading the officer’s actual notes explained the refusal instantly — we knew exactly what to fix.”
Frequently asked questions
Typically 30 days under the Access to Information Act, though it can run longer.
To understand exactly why an application was refused, or to prepare for an appeal or reapplication.