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Applying for GCSM notes

dannypm

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Apr 1, 2015
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Hi,

I am on visitor visa in Canada (visa exempt country). I am thinking of applying for GCSM notes....can I (principal applicant) apply myself or need to give consent to my wife (sponsor) for applying for the notes?

Thanks
 

ImABule

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Mar 4, 2016
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dannypm said:
Hi,

I am on visitor visa in Canada (visa exempt country). I am thinking of applying for GCSM notes....can I (principal applicant) apply myself or need to give consent to my wife (sponsor) for applying for the notes?

Thanks
If are presently in Canada and can prove you are, then you can order the notes for free through the Privacy Act.
 

harry1612

Star Member
Apr 19, 2016
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15-04-2016
AOR Received.
05-09-2015
File Transfer...
20-10-2015
Med's Request
04-08-2016
Med's Done....
21-07-2015/05-08-16 Remeds
Passport Req..
26-09-2016
Only Canadian Citizens or Permanent residents can order GCMS notes either for themselves or others,
 

ImABule

Champion Member
Mar 4, 2016
2,406
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Ottawa, Ontario
Category........
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Singapore
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Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
February 25, 2016
Doc's Request.
None
AOR Received.
March 24, 2016 AOR2 April 15, 2016
File Transfer...
SA April 5, 2016
Med's Done....
February 02, 2016
Interview........
Queue- August 29, 2016 Waived- November 15, 2016
Passport Req..
November 17, 2016 DM- November 18, 2016
VISA ISSUED...
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LANDED..........
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harry1612 said:
Only Canadian Citizens or Permanent residents can order GCMS notes either for themselves or others,
Actually a foreigner without PR status can order the notes themselves, provided they are currently in Canada.


https://atip-aiprp.apps.gc.ca/atip/welcome.do
 

harry1612

Star Member
Apr 19, 2016
86
3
Category........
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NDVO
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
06-08-2015
Doc's Request.
15-04-2016
AOR Received.
05-09-2015
File Transfer...
20-10-2015
Med's Request
04-08-2016
Med's Done....
21-07-2015/05-08-16 Remeds
Passport Req..
26-09-2016
ImABule said:
Actually a foreigner without PR status can order the notes themselves, provided they are currently in Canada.


https://atip-aiprp.apps.gc.ca/atip/welcome.do
Yes. Sorry about that.!
 

dannypm

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Apr 1, 2015
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Thank you everyone for the reply

How do I prove that I am in Canada? I don't have any visa/stamp on my passport as I am from a visa exempt country
 

ImABule

Champion Member
Mar 4, 2016
2,406
95
Ottawa, Ontario
Category........
Visa Office......
Singapore
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
February 25, 2016
Doc's Request.
None
AOR Received.
March 24, 2016 AOR2 April 15, 2016
File Transfer...
SA April 5, 2016
Med's Done....
February 02, 2016
Interview........
Queue- August 29, 2016 Waived- November 15, 2016
Passport Req..
November 17, 2016 DM- November 18, 2016
VISA ISSUED...
November 29, 2016
LANDED..........
December 19, 2016
dannypm said:
Thank you everyone for the reply

How do I prove that I am in Canada? I don't have any visa/stamp on my passport as I am from a visa exempt country
When you entered the country did they not stamp the entry and write a date you must leave by?

Do you have any recent mail/bills that show a Canadian address?
 

JJ628

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Jun 30, 2015
301
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Doc's Request.
July 13th, 2016
AOR Received.
Mar 17th, 2016
File Transfer...
SA: Mar-22-2016 / AOR2: Apr-05-2016
Med's Request
Aug - 22 - 2016
Passport Req..
Aug - 22 - 2016
VISA ISSUED...
Sept - 21 -2017
Can my husband (sponsor) apply for the GCSM notes while being here with me in Colombia?
 

JJ628

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Jun 30, 2015
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Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
Feb 17th, 2016
Doc's Request.
July 13th, 2016
AOR Received.
Mar 17th, 2016
File Transfer...
SA: Mar-22-2016 / AOR2: Apr-05-2016
Med's Request
Aug - 22 - 2016
Passport Req..
Aug - 22 - 2016
VISA ISSUED...
Sept - 21 -2017
ImABule said:
Yes.

You will need to fill out IMM5744 which is a consent form for the IRCC to release your information to him.

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/department/atip/form-imm5744.asp

You will enter your information in Section A, his in Section C, I advise you check "email" as the format to receive the notes, and then you will print, sign, scan and send the form to your husband.

He will order the notes under the Access to Information Act and will be required to pay $5 with a valid credit card.

Hope this helps.
Thanks ImABule!!! ;D
 

ImABule

Champion Member
Mar 4, 2016
2,406
95
Ottawa, Ontario
Category........
Visa Office......
Singapore
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
February 25, 2016
Doc's Request.
None
AOR Received.
March 24, 2016 AOR2 April 15, 2016
File Transfer...
SA April 5, 2016
Med's Done....
February 02, 2016
Interview........
Queue- August 29, 2016 Waived- November 15, 2016
Passport Req..
November 17, 2016 DM- November 18, 2016
VISA ISSUED...
November 29, 2016
LANDED..........
December 19, 2016
JJ628 said:
Thanks ImABule!!! ;D
.

I actually just read your post again and noticed he is in Columbia.

I am not sure if that is possible, and I am sorry to have posted that it is.

However, if he is a Canadian Citizen with a Canadian address and is just on a short visit, I am sure you won't be asked for proof of him being in Canada.

Alternately, you can have someone else in Canada order the notes for you if that helps.

Sorry for not reading your post correctly.
 

JJ628

Hero Member
Jun 30, 2015
301
5
Category........
Visa Office......
Bogota
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
Feb 17th, 2016
Doc's Request.
July 13th, 2016
AOR Received.
Mar 17th, 2016
File Transfer...
SA: Mar-22-2016 / AOR2: Apr-05-2016
Med's Request
Aug - 22 - 2016
Passport Req..
Aug - 22 - 2016
VISA ISSUED...
Sept - 21 -2017
ImABule said:
.

I actually just read your post again and noticed he is in Columbia.

I am not sure if that is possible, and I am sorry to have posted that it is.

However, if he is a Canadian Citizen with a Canadian address and is just on a short visit, I am sure you won't be asked for proof of him being in Canada.

Alternately, you can have someone else in Canada order the notes for you if that helps.

Sorry for not reading your post correctly.
He is coming to visit for two months (arrives on Wednesday), I could ask his sister to do me the favor while he is here because he is not to tech-savy and hates doing paper work.
 

ImABule

Champion Member
Mar 4, 2016
2,406
95
Ottawa, Ontario
Category........
Visa Office......
Singapore
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
February 25, 2016
Doc's Request.
None
AOR Received.
March 24, 2016 AOR2 April 15, 2016
File Transfer...
SA April 5, 2016
Med's Done....
February 02, 2016
Interview........
Queue- August 29, 2016 Waived- November 15, 2016
Passport Req..
November 17, 2016 DM- November 18, 2016
VISA ISSUED...
November 29, 2016
LANDED..........
December 19, 2016
JJ628 said:
He is coming to visit for two months (arrives on Wednesday), I could ask his sister to do me the favor while he is here because he is not to tech-savy and hates doing paper work.
It is an online application that involves no paperwork other than you emailing him the scanned and signed consent form. If he is still currently in Canada he can apply for them now before he leaves and he will have them sent to his email address, and therefore receive them while with you on his visit. ;)
 

ImABule

Champion Member
Mar 4, 2016
2,406
95
Ottawa, Ontario
Category........
Visa Office......
Singapore
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
February 25, 2016
Doc's Request.
None
AOR Received.
March 24, 2016 AOR2 April 15, 2016
File Transfer...
SA April 5, 2016
Med's Done....
February 02, 2016
Interview........
Queue- August 29, 2016 Waived- November 15, 2016
Passport Req..
November 17, 2016 DM- November 18, 2016
VISA ISSUED...
November 29, 2016
LANDED..........
December 19, 2016
JJ628 said:
He is coming to visit for two months (arrives on Wednesday), I could ask his sister to do me the favor while he is here because he is not to tech-savy and hates doing paper work.
I wish I could take 2 months off work to visit my wife lol.
 

JJ628

Hero Member
Jun 30, 2015
301
5
Category........
Visa Office......
Bogota
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
Feb 17th, 2016
Doc's Request.
July 13th, 2016
AOR Received.
Mar 17th, 2016
File Transfer...
SA: Mar-22-2016 / AOR2: Apr-05-2016
Med's Request
Aug - 22 - 2016
Passport Req..
Aug - 22 - 2016
VISA ISSUED...
Sept - 21 -2017
ImABule said:
I wish I could take 2 months off work to visit my wife lol.
I'm going to try to convince him to do it. *crossing fingers*
We haven¡t seen each other since September, he was supposed to come in January but he had tons of work. Then he was supposed to take off only one month for vacation but thankfully he was called for a new job and starts at the beginning of August so let's say timing was just right. A little sacrifice in January is paying off right now.
Thanks for the help once again.
 

ImABule

Champion Member
Mar 4, 2016
2,406
95
Ottawa, Ontario
Category........
Visa Office......
Singapore
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
February 25, 2016
Doc's Request.
None
AOR Received.
March 24, 2016 AOR2 April 15, 2016
File Transfer...
SA April 5, 2016
Med's Done....
February 02, 2016
Interview........
Queue- August 29, 2016 Waived- November 15, 2016
Passport Req..
November 17, 2016 DM- November 18, 2016
VISA ISSUED...
November 29, 2016
LANDED..........
December 19, 2016
JJ628 said:
I'm going to try to convince him to do it. *crossing fingers*
We haven¡t seen each other since September, he was supposed to come in January but he had tons of work. Then he was supposed to take off only one month for vacation but thankfully he was called for a new job and starts at the beginning of August so let's say timing was just right. A little sacrifice in January is paying off right now.
Thanks for the help once again.
That sucks. I've seen my wife twice since December. Took her to Bali at the end of March. Still miss her and want to spend more time together. I still have two weeks of vacation time but I'm waiting to see what happens with the eligibility before I plan my next trip. I'm currently working two jobs and I work an average of 75-80 hours a week so it's nice to have vacation lol.