Global Case Management System (GCMS) Notes Requests
Listen to this articleHave you submitted an application to Immigration Canada and have experienced a delay?
Are you wondering why it’s taking so long?
CAIPS and FOSS Notes have been replaced by the Global Case Management System (GCMS)
Immigroup can help. We can request your GCMS (formerly Computer Assisted Immigration Processing System – CAIPS or Field Operations Support System – FOSS) notes on your behalf.
The Global Case Management System (GCMS) is the new system for tracking cases for both Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) and the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA).
The Global Case Management System manages personal information related to citizenship and immigration applications. The type of information tracked by the GCMS includes:
- First name
- Family name
- Date of birth
- Country of birth
- Address information
- Education
- Travel history
- Medical history
- Criminality
Information is entered in these systems from application forms and supporting documentation submitted by applicants and sponsors. These notes give you all the information pertaining to the progress of your application.
What are CAIPS FILECHECK notes?
CAIPS FILECHECK notes are requested for applications being processed outside of Canada. The notes are a detailed computer printout regarding the progress of your application. Every action taken on your file is recorded. As of 2010, they were replaced by the Global Case Management System (GCMS).
What are FOSS FILECHECK notes?
FOSS FILECHECK notes are requested for applications being processed inside of Canada. The notes are a detailed computer printout regarding the progress of your application. Every action taken on your file is recorded. As of 2010, they were replaced by the Global Case Management System (GCMS),
What Does it Cost?
Our Basic Service includes a copy of your file notes. These notes will be sent to your email. Our fee for this is $169.50.
Our Premium Service includes a copy of your file notes with the notes fully interpreted and explained by our immigration specialist. These are also sent to your email. Our fee for this is service depends upon the length of the GCMS notes. Please call for a quote.
How long does it take to obtain the filecheck notes?
The average time to receive your filecheck notes is 4-6 weeks from the time the application is submitted. Processing times will vary.
