FAQ

CAIPS stands for Computer Assisted Immigration System. It is part of the Electronic Data Processing (EDP) system used by the Canadian Immigration offices to process visa applications outside Canada. CAIPS file is a part of Visa file.

Generally, it takes 8~12 Business Weeks to Complete Whole Process.

It depends on you. Generally, we recommend you to get your CAIPS file in you meet one of the following scenarios:

• You have been invited for an interview
• Your application takes longer than usual or you have not heard anything from the visa office for a long time
• You have questions regarding your application

When Caips Notes is Not Useful?

At most stages of processing, there will be some information in the CAIPS file that is of use to the applicant. However, if you have just applied we advice you to don't waste your Money , it is possible that your CAIPS file is largely blank and will remain so until initial processing (also known as paper screening) takes place.

What is the difference between CAIPS and CIC's e-client service?

CAIPS contains much more information than the information e-client does. In most cases, CIC's e-client only contains no more than three lins information while a generally CAIPS file has 7 pages.

I am to take the interview. Can CAIPS file help me?

Yes. Most interviews have a specific topic or concern. For example, sometimes the interviewers want to know your financial capacity, sometimes they are interested in your language proficiency, etc. All of these concerns will be recorded clearly in the CAIPS file through officers' comments on your file. Hence, you get an opportunity to know in advance what will be asked during your interview.

Yes. If you want to monitor the status of your Canadian Immigration, then CAIPS is the ideal choice for your. It will tell you the staus of your application, background check, interview decision, what document does CIC ask you to submit, has CIC received documents you submitted, etc. You cannot get those information from any other channel.

Especially, if you application takes unusual long time and you want to know what happend in your application, you can get to know your applicaiton status by obtaining your CAIPS file.

Yes. We obtain your CAIPS directly from CIC headquater in Ottawa. It doesn't matter where you submitted your Canadian Immigration application.

Absolutely! Everything we take is strictly follows Canadian laws & regulations. We will get your caips note under " Access to Information Act"

It's normal. Many immigration consulants or immigration lawyers are not aware of it.

No. You always benefit from getting your CAIPS file; never suffer from it.

We get your CAIPS file directly from CIC headquater in Ottawa and your application is processed in approxiate Consulate or Embassy around the world. There is no conflict between them, either time schedule or something else.

Sure. Why not?