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Get access to your personal records like GCMS or CBSA notes, or public documents like tenders, or insight into government activities. We simplify the process so you can get the answers you need.
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Access to Information & Privacy (ATIP) Request
ATIP requests give you the power to access government records and personal information held by federal institutions in Canada. These requests empower you to uncover how decisions are made, retrieve your personal records, and gain valuable insights.
With ATIP you can request information from dozens of agencies and departments including:
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Access GCMS notes, immigration documents, refusal notes, citizenship records, and more.
Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)
Access travel history, border crossing records, customs documentation, and other files related to your interactions with Canadian borders.
Who can make a request on ATIP.ca?
Anyone can submit a request with ATIP.ca regardless of their nationality or residency status.
Individuals
Whether you are present in Canada or not, you can make a request to gain access to your personal records and more.
Professionals
Hundreds of Immigration consultants use ATIP.ca to access visa application case notes such as GCMS and CBSA notes for their clients.
Lawyers
ATIP.ca helps lawyers, advocates and journalists secure documents to support cases, claims, or policy research.
Organizations
Organizations use ATIP.ca to gain insights into government decisions affecting their industry or cause.
How to submit an ATIP request?
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1. Identify what you need
Not sure how to frame your request? Our intuitive search tool helps you pinpoint the right information.
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2. Submit Your Request
Fill out a simple online form, and we’ll guide you through the submission process.
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3. Track Your Progress
Stay informed with real-time updates on the status of your request using the ATIP dashboard.
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4. Receive Your Information
Get notified when your documents become available. View or download in 1 click.
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Effortless order management
Get access to the ATIP dashboard. Easily track your order status at any time. Our biggest users manage hundreds of orders with a breeze.
Frequently Asked Question (FAQ)
An ATIP request allows individuals or organizations to:
- Access public records from government institutions.
- Request personal information held about them by government bodies such as immigration records.
Anyone, including Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and businesses, can make an ATIP request. You can also make a request on ATIP.ca even if you are not present in Canada.
You can request:
- Personal information about yourself held by government organizations.
- Public records such as reports, policies, or internal memos from government departments.
Certain restrictions apply, such as information related to national security or third-party privacy.
By law, most ATIP requests must be processed within 30 calendar days. However, extensions may be applied if the request is complex or involves a large volume of records.
GCMS request often refer to requests made to IRCC or CBSA for immigration records. GCMS requests are made under ATIP which means ATIP requests made to IRCC and CBSA are informally called GCMS requests.
Absolutely. We use industry-standard encryption and secure systems to ensure your personal and requested information remains private and protected.
No. ATIP.ca does not provide immigration or legal advice. We are not an immigration consultancy or law firm. Our services are limited to assisting individuals with requesting and obtaining records from Canadian government departments, including IRCC and CBSA.
We do not assess immigration applications, provide legal opinions, or advise on immigration decisions. For immigration-related advice, always consult an authorized immigration representative.
Yes. You can cancel your order and request a refund. Refunds can only be issued for orders which are NOT in ‘Processing’, ‘Available to download’ or ‘Delivered’ status. Most refunds are processed within 1 business day.
ATIP.ca can help identify the right agency or department based on the details of your request.