What are GCMS Notes?
The GCMS notes are requested from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), and contain all details of your application to IRCC, including the immigration officer’s notes.
Why order them?
With your GCMS Notes, if your application is ongoing, you can check its processing status and see if anything is wrong with it, and take proactive steps to improve it. If your application is already closed but was refused, you can get the details of the reasoning behind the refusal.
How long to receive them?
The Notes are received from IRCC approximately within 30 to 40 days.
What do I need?
Your UCI and file/application number. After completing your order, you will receive a pre-filled consent form that will need to be signed to be able to submit the request on your behalf.
A photo identification document to validate identity and signature for each adult and validate identity for each minor included in the consent form, such as a passport biodata page, permanent residence card, driver’s licence, etc.).
What does this service include?
The service only includes requesting your Notes and delivering them to you via e-mail, as received from IRCC.