GUIDES TO GCMS

[BCgirl2012]

Anyway, it does not matter for us. Has anyone noticed weird dates?

I see one instance in our "Secondary Office(s)"
Date is in 2010, and field is updated by SADMIN. I guess this must be something internal- the whole section is about CPC-M.

 

[Dr Eng X]

I see one instance in our "Secondary Office(s)"
Date is in 2010, and field is updated by SADMIN. I guess this must be something internal- the whole section is about CPC-M.

yes, you have that too!! I thought it is a mistake!!

 

[computergeek]

I think this describes when that entry was created in the database. I saw references as early as 2004... and I know GCMS was in development for a LONG time.

 

[BCgirl2012]

I believe the identifiers are the VOs initials and something similar to an employee number, with higher numbers seeming to correspond to higher seniority.

It seems to be the case in my notes, too. All the entries associated with data entries have initials with higher numbers. The ones that are associated with the decisions have lower numbers.

I don't have a whole lot of entires yet though.

 

[BCgirl2012]

I was just wondering if it's possible to order the notes with the UCI number, or if the file number is necessary?

 

[Dr Eng X]

It seems to be the case in my notes, too. All the entries associated with data entries have initials with higher numbers. The ones that are associated with the decisions have lower numbers.

I don't have a whole lot of entires yet though.

I agree the lower the numbers the higher the seniority.
I don't have a whole a lot entries either

 

[Dr Eng X]

I was just wondering if it's possible to order the notes with the UCI number, or if the file number is necessary?

I think you can order with enough and sufficient info....you don't even have to fill their form

Formal requests under the Access to Information Act must:

• Be made in writing;
  Be signed and dated by the requester;
  Include:
  • Name of the requester
    Address of the requester
  If possible, a telephone number and/or email address where the requester can be contacted between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. on weekdays;
  Include a $5.00 application fee, which entitles the requester to five hours of search and preparation time.
  Requests in writing

Written requests may be submitted via:

CIC's Access to Information and Personal Information Request Form (IMM 5563)

OR

In a letter indicating that the request is made in accordance with the Access to Information Act.

Please provide sufficient detail
Requests must include sufficient detail to enable an experienced employee of CIC, with a reasonable effort, to identify the records that are being requested. Examples include, but are not limited to:

• Time periods
  File numbers
  Client identifiers
  File names
  Report titles
  Locations (office, or region/branch)
  Names of individuals
  Dates of birth (if requesting citizenship or immigration files)

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

 

[Dr Eng X]

I found out that the correspondence section (specially the incoming) is not between the VO and applicant only or at least for the case of CPP-Ottawa. It is between CPP-Ottawa and other offices as well. You will see some incoming like IMM1344 from CPC-M

CORRESPONDENCE
OUTGOING → Document request come from CIC to applicant
OUTGOING: 1
Created Date:
Created By:
Updated Date:
Updated By:
Create Office: <local embassy>
UCI #:
Request to Issue: <Letter>
Document Type: <AOR>
Status: <sent>
Assigned To: <vo code name>
Assigned By: <vo code name>
Due Date:
All Rec'd: <yes, no>
Via:
Via Details:
Name: <name of sponsored person>
Status Updated by: <vo code name>
Status Updated Date:
Sent By: <vo code name>
Sent Date:
Printed By:
Printed Date:

ITEM(S) REQUESTED
ITEM(S) REQUESTED: 0

ATTACHMENTS
ATTACHMENTS: 0


INCOMING → Documents received by CIC/visa office from applicant
INCOMING: 1
Created Date:
Created By:
Updated Date:
Updated By:
Create Office: <local embassy>
Item: <Passport/Travel Documents>
Item For: <PA>
Comments:
Due Date:
Status: <started, not started>
Via:
Via Details:
Received By:
Received Date:
Replied By:
Replied Date:
Status Updated By: <vo code name>
Status Updated Date:
Letter ID:

 

[BCgirl2012]

I found out that the correspondence section (specially the incoming) is not between the VO and applicant only or at least for the case of CPP-Ottawa. It is between CPP-Ottawa and other offices as well. You will see some incoming like IMM1344 from CPC-M

I also have the same entries, originating in CPC-M. Can't figure out if our VO requests it first or it's a routine thing that is done on a set schedule.

 

[BCgirl2012]

A bit irrelevant, but if you guys are also obsessing over checking eCAS every 5 mins (as I am right now!), maybe you'll find this useful. Apparently, a former member made it. It's an automated eCAS checking system that emails whenever something changes in there.

https://ecas.carroll.org.uk/

check out the thread:
http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/-t38674.0.html

 

[lele]

hi everybody,
My husband ordered before almost 2 weeks my CAIPS,
but from this furm I understand that there is no CAIPS Just GCMS !!!!
so what Is that mean, they will not send us the CAIPS , and we should order the GCMS ?

 

[Dr Eng X]

hi everybody,
My husband ordered before almost 2 weeks my CAIPS,
but from this furm I understand that there is no CAIPS Just GCMS !!!!
so what Is that mean, they will not send us the CAIPS , and we should order the GCMS ?

Don't worry, if you ordered using the CIC request forms you will receive GCMS although the request doesn't name it

 

[computergeek]

hi everybody,
My husband ordered before almost 2 weeks my CAIPS,
but from this furm I understand that there is no CAIPS Just GCMS !!!!
so what Is that mean, they will not send us the CAIPS , and we should order the GCMS ?

CAIPS has been retired. GCMS is the new system (and I understand it will replace FOSS as well, hence the "Global Case Management System" moniker). However, even if he ordered CAIPS notes, he'll get GCMS notes. Indeed the new forms (as of May) from CIC just say "electronic notes" and no longer specify the system.

 

[BCgirl2012]

I think you can order with enough and sufficient info....you don't even have to fill their formhttp://www.cic.gc.ca/english/department/atip/requests-atip.asp

Thanks, I will order it with his UCI number instead of file number. At least from the GCMS notes, we figured his UCI number and his paper file number (starting with B). :

 

[niloogoogooli]

bc girl do u think this is safe???? do u think its legit...cuz its pretty personal info we are putting out there?

A bit irrelevant, but if you guys are also obsessing over checking eCAS every 5 mins (as I am right now!), maybe you'll find this useful. Apparently, a former member made it. It's an automated eCAS checking system that emails whenever something changes in there.

https://ecas.carroll.org.uk/

check out the thread:
http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/-t38674.0.html