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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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:
Access GCMS notes, immigration documents, refusal notes, citizenship records, and more.
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Access travel history, border crossing records, customs documentation, and other files related to your interactions with Canadian borders.
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Access GCMS notes, immigration files, visa applications, refusal notes, citizenship records, and more.
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Access travel history, border crossing records, customs documentation, and other files related to your interactions with Canadian borders.
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Request records related to taxes, benefits, and financial interactions.
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Access employment insurance records, pension information, or Canada Student Loan details.
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Request police reports, criminal records, or investigations (where applicable).
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Obtain records on foreign policies, international aid, or personal files related to travel and consular services.
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Anyone can submit a request with ATIP.ca regardless of their nationality or residency status.
Whether you are present in Canada or not, you can make a request to gain access to your personal records and more.
Hundreds of Immigration consultants use ATIP.ca to access visa application case notes such as GCMS and CBSA notes for their clients.
ATIP.ca helps lawyers, advocates and journalists secure documents to support cases, claims, or policy research.
Organizations use ATIP.ca to gain insights into government decisions affecting their industry or cause.
Not sure how to frame your request? Our intuitive search tool helps you pinpoint the right information.
Fill out a simple online form, and we’ll guide you through the submission process.
Stay informed with real-time updates on the status of your request using the ATIP dashboard.
Get notified when your documents become available. View or download in 1 click.
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An ATIP request allows individuals or organizations to:
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:
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.
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.
