Order Selection Tool

Just answer a few simple questions to make an informed decision in selecting the appropriate notes to request.

Q. What is the status of your visa application?

⚙️ In Progress👍 Approved🛑 Refused

Q. Do you need copies of supporting documents submitted with your application?

❌ No✔️ Yes

Q. Is this urgent?

❌ No✔️ Yes

ⓘ Request GCMS Notes from IRCC and/or CBSA as per your choice. Understand the pros and cons of IRCC vs. CBSA

ⓘ Request GCMS Notes from both IRCC and CBSA. The risk of processing delays at IRCC or CBSA exists. This risk can not be fully eliminated but it can be reduced by requesting the notes from IRCC and CBSA. This is the best option available as the processing of notes from any government agency can not be expedited.

Q. Was the application refused more than 2 years ago?

❌ No✔️ Yes

ⓘ 2 years after the last administrative action the supporting documents may have been destroyed. However, depending on the application, visa office and method of submission, for some applications these records may be available beyond the 2 years.

Q. Is this urgent?

❌ No✔️ Yes

ⓘ Request Entire File from IRCC and/or CBSA as per your choice. Understand the pros and cons of IRCC vs. CBSA

ⓘ Request Entire File from both IRCC and CBSA. The risk of processing delays at IRCC or CBSA exists. This risk can not be fully eliminated but it can be reduced by requesting the notes from IRCC and CBSA. This is the best option available as the processing of notes from any government agency can not be expedited.

Q. Were you denied entry and asked to leave Canada?

❌ No✔️ Yes

Q. Do you need copies of supporting documents submitted with your application?

❌ No✔️ Yes

Q. Is this urgent?

❌ No✔️ Yes

ⓘ Request GCMS Notes from IRCC and/or CBSA as per your choice. Understand the pros and cons of IRCC vs. CBSA

Q. Was the application approved more than 2 years ago?

❌ No✔️ Yes

Q. Is this urgent?

❌ No✔️ Yes

ⓘ Request Entire File from IRCC and/or CBSA as per your choice. Understand the pros and cons of IRCC vs. CBSA

ⓘ Request Entire File from both CBSA and IRCC.

Q. Is this an Express Entry PR application?

❌ No✔️ Yes

Q. Do you need copies of supporting documents submitted with your application?

❌ No✔️ Yes

Q. Is this urgent?

❌ No✔️ Yes

ⓘ Request GCMS Notes from IRCC and/or CBSA as per your choice. Understand the pros and cons of IRCC vs. CBSA

Q. Is this urgent?

❌ No✔️ Yes

ⓘ Request Entire File from IRCC and/or CBSA as per your choice. Understand the pros and cons of IRCC vs. CBSA

Q. Has it been ≥ 3 months post AOR?

❌ No✔️ Yes

ⓘ You can request the notes but it may be too early to request them.

Q. Do you need copies of supporting documents submitted with your application?

❌ No✔️ Yes

Q. Is this urgent?

❌ No✔️ Yes

ⓘ Request GCMS Notes from IRCC and/or CBSA as per your choice. Understand the pros and cons of IRCC vs. CBSA

Q. Is this urgent?

❌ No✔️ Yes

ⓘ Request Entire File from IRCC and/or CBSA as per your choice. Understand the pros and cons of IRCC vs. CBSA

Q. Do you need copies of supporting documents submitted with your application?

❌ No✔️ Yes

Q. Is this urgent?

❌ No✔️ Yes

ⓘ Request GCMS Notes from IRCC and/or CBSA as per your choice. Understand the pros and cons of IRCC vs. CBSA. Request from CBSA and/or CSIS Notes if Security Screening is in-progress and request CBSA Notes if you want your Travel History as well.

Q. Is this urgent?

❌ No✔️ Yes

ⓘ Request Entire File from IRCC and/or CBSA as per your choice. Understand the pros and cons of IRCC vs. CBSA. Request from CBSA and/or CSIS Notes if Security Screening is in-progress and request CBSA Notes if you want your Travel History as well.

How to order – Requesting your file is as easy as 1-2-3 and you can track the progress online & access the file in a convenient PDF format.

Step 1 – Application details

Step 2 – Payment

Step 3 – Consent & ID