What Is An ATIP Note And Why Is It Useful?

29 Dec 2020

Unfortunately, not every application for a visit, study, or work permit to Canada is successful. Unlike most countries, Canada is a less popular tourist destination, and also suffers from a constant influx of illegal immigrants, which entails certain difficulties in opening even a temporary tourist visa, not to mention long-stay visas.

If you received a refusal for a visa application, the reasons may vary. If these reasons are not clarified, the re-submission doesn’t make any sense and the chances of obtaining a positive decision are extremely small.

In the case of a negative decision on your application, IRCC sends a letter containing the reasons for the refusal. However, the reasons given in this letter are purely formal and not informative at all. Based on this letter, it is difficult to find out any conclusions that shed light on the true reasons for the refusal.

How to get reliable information that gives an understanding of the real situation? For detailed information on your case, you can order a detailed statement in electronic form, containing both all the general information on your file and the specific motivation of the immigration officer in making the decision. This is called ATIP – Access to Information and Privacy Online Request.

You can order ATIP yourself if you are a Canadian citizen or have a permanent resident status. If you are outside of Canada, you can request the assistance of the third-party.

The process of obtaining ATIP takes about a month, but in the end, the applicant has all the necessary data to fix all problems.

After carefully analyzing the factors that led to the refusal, you can re-submit your application, making changes in the package of documents, or try to change the circumstances that adversely affected the decision of the immigration officer.

Our specialists will help you to order ATIP, and also provide a detailed analysis and give recommendations on how to improve your file. With the correct presentation of the facts, supported by the relevant documentation, the chances of obtaining a Canadian visa will significantly increase.