PMM can i request CAIPS notes on a file that is in process ?

[mikeyvr]

I was wondering if i could request the caips note on a file that is being process after an appeal was allowed.

 

[Cdagal]

You can request CAIPS notes at any time, even after PR is granted.

 

[mikeyvr]

would that delay the process ? would the embassy look at it as a bad move on my end ? im afraid the embassy will look at my file different once they know i have requested the caips notes.

 

[Cdagal]

No, you are simply requesting notes, not the actual file, so the processing times would not be affected at all...the request is handled through another office entirely. Requesting CAIPS notes is a very common practice - the VO is not going to think you have something to be worried about...they know how long and stressful this process can be. I have requested and received them twice.

 

[mikeyvr]

The website says it takes 30 days to receive them on the mail , does it really takes 30 days ? how long it took for you to receive them ?

 

[Cdagal]

Both times it took a little over 30 days to get them, but the mail where I live is fairly slow.

 

[mikeyvr]

were you happy with the notes ? meaning was there a time during the process where nothing was being done on ur application , or on both CAIPS note , u saw always new notes9 Changes ) to your file ?

 

[Cdagal]

I found them extremely valuable - we went into his interview knowing exactly why it had been called. Also, now I have peace of mind a little because I can see the various entries and progress being made on our file. I can also see the medicals received, RPRF and all the other things that I was worried about I think they are a great way of gauging where you are in the process.

 

[adita]

Hi there,
I desperately need help on these CAIPS notes...just wanting your opinion on this...
first of all, PR was sent to Rome, Italy in May, 2010 and that's according to the sponsorship approval letter because no AOR was EVER sent to the applicant. I'm thinking of getting CAIPS to even see if the file has been lost or what...? Also, want to order a copy of the entire file because the copy we made for ourselves i lost on the plane along with some originals...Just wondering if the second request will trigger any red flags or make them look at the application differently, suspiciously...or even cause delays....
PLEASE HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :-[

 

[Cdagal]

I would reccommend that you do not order a copy of the entire file as it does pull your file out of the queue and can cause some major delays (those requests I believe would have to be handled by the Outland VO, whereas regular CAIPS requests are not). First, order your CAIPS notes and ensure that everything was received. Are you able to access your file on E-cas?