GCMS Notes Request has released a 2025 advisory explaining that CAIPS notes are obsolete and applicants should request GCMS notes instead. The clarification aims to prevent delays caused by outdated guidance and help visa-seekers access the correct IRCC case files.
-- As more people seek clarity on the status of their Canadian visa or study permit applications, many are still unsure whether to request CAIPS notes or GCMS notes—two terms often used interchangeably online. But according to GCMS Notes Request, a Canada-based platform helping global applicants access internal immigration records, only one of these systems is still in use.
“CAIPS notes were phased out more than a decade ago, but many applicants—especially those relying on outdated online content—are still searching for them,” said a spokesperson from GCMS Notes Request. “Today, all immigration case files are stored in IRCC’s Global Case Management System, and those are what people actually receive.”
GCMS notes, short for Global Case Management System notes, are detailed internal records created by Canadian immigration officers. They show how an application is being processed, what documents have been reviewed, what concerns have been raised, and the status of background or eligibility checks. These records are especially valuable when a visa has been refused or delayed.
For applicants still searching for “caips notes,” the confusion can lead to unnecessary delays. “What they really need to do is order GCMS notes from the current system,” the spokesperson added. “That’s what IRCC actually uses today.”
GCMS Notes Request has seen a steady increase in requests from applicants looking to reapply after refusal or understand unexplained delays. The platform allows individuals to submit Access to Information requests to IRCC or CBSA, and receive their files securely by email.
About the company: GCMS Notes Request is a Canada-based platform that helps applicants worldwide obtain their GCMS notes from IRCC and CBSA. The service manages requests under the Access to Information Act, delivers encrypted files securely, and provides access to expert reviews from independent immigration professionals for complex files. Learn more at https://gcmsnotesrequest.ca/ Applicants can read the latest immigration updates at https://gcmsnotesrequest.ca/news/ or explore services including GCMS Notes from IRCC at https://gcmsnotesrequest.ca/product/gcms-notes-from-ircc/, GCMS Notes Review at https://gcmsnotesrequest.ca/product/gcms-notes-review-service/, and Visa Refusal Consultations at https://gcmsnotesrequest.ca/product/canada-visa-application-refusal-consultation-gcms-review/. GCMS Notes Request is an independent service and is not affiliated with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), or any Government of Canada department. Obtaining GCMS notes does not guarantee a visa approval.
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