GCM Notes
The Global Case Management System (GCMS) is Citizenship and Immigration Canada’s (CIC’s) single, integrated and worldwide system used internally to process applications for citizenship and immigration services.
CAIPS or GCMS Notes provides us information on the many aspects of the immigration file that has been submitted. The GCMS notes are applicable if one has applied for-Permanent Residence–Skilled worker, Business Class, Family Class, etc.; Temporary residence – Work permit, Study permit & Visitor Visa; Returning Resident Permit/ Travel Document. The officer may have put some notes/ remarks on the file, which may provide some insight on the status of the application. Many of the information is in codes. Some of the information that may be collected from the GCMS notes is:
- The date application was received
- Status of application/ when the processing started
- Initial assessment and points allotted
- Assessment of qualifications, experience, etc.
- Any verification made or likely to be made
- If any visa interview has been scheduled
- Any concerns that the officer may have put