Sample CAIPS File
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Sample CAIPS File
CPD Provider : cpdhouse.org Canada . Event code REC-S-M113-1 dated March 1, 2013 Sample CAIPS File The format of the CAIPS file you will receive is a 'screen print'. CAIPS is an old fashioned terminal based program. The information is (unfortunately) not designed for reading on paper. You will receive approximately 7 pages (more if there are long notes, or many dependents) representing many screen prints from the CAIPS computer system. Some examples are included below. Bring Forward Date The 'bring forward' date is repeated in several places in the CAIPS printout you will receive (as it appears at the bottom of many screens). The typical form is as follows. PAPER FILE SENT TO PA FILE BF'D TO: CPT ON 15-01-2006 This example above, from the Canadian High Commission London, means that the file is currently in the storage area "PA". The next action is allocation of an interview date "CPT". A program assistant will be prompted to allocate the interview date on "15-01-2005" (note this is dd-mm-yyyy format, so this means 15-Jan-2005). On this date the visa office will open the interview diary and schedule an interview. Immigration Assessment Record Summary The 'Immigration Assessment Record Summary' holds two primary useful sets of information - the visa office's points computation, and the status of each of the 7 stages of issuing a visa. An example is as follows :IMMIGRANT ASSESSMENT RECORD SUMMARY FILE: B123456789 NAMES: DATE REC'D: 26-06-2004 REGS: M94 NON-NAT?: PS. COMPUTER PROGRAMMER ND2 SEL. COMPUTER PROGRAMMER ND2 PS. NOC: 2163 . 0 AGE(34) OCCUPATION FACTOR ETF/S.V.P EXPERIENCE A.R.E DEMOGRAPHIC FACTOR EDUCATION ENGLISH FRENCH BONUS SUITABILITY TOTAL 10 10 15 6 00 08 15 9 0 00 00 00 00 0 00 00 00 0 0 00 00 073 000 CPLR: ENGLAND PS. CCDO: PS. IMMCAT: SEL. CCDO: SEL. NOC: 2163 . 0 COST RECOVERY CODE: FPA ROLF: LFC DESTINATION CITY: VANCOUVER PROVINCE: BC TOTAL FUNDS $ 00030000 PS DECISION: INTERVIEW SCHEDULED: SELECTION DECISION: REVIEW OFFICER: SECURITY DECISION: OTHER REQ DECISION: MEDICAL DECISION: IMMCAT: 1 24-09-2006 MTS 4 02-10-2006 MRK 1 02-10-2006 MRK 1 09-11-2006 MRK 1 09-11-2006 MRK EMP CODE: CPD Provider : cpdhouse.org Canada . Event code REC-S-M113-1 dated March 1, 2013 PRIORITY SPECIAL PROGRAM 7 RECORD CHECK: FINAL DECISION: Y 09-11-2006 MRK 1 09-11-2006 MRK Most of the information is fairly obvious, but there are a few special codes used on this page. As part of our service we will help you to interpret any codes. Case Status The 'Case Status' screen summaries the current status of the application. It repeats the decision information from the Immigration Assessment Record Summary screen. CASE STATUS FILE: B123456789 CLIENT ID: 12345678 CASE 1 OF 1 XREF: 1234567890 XREF2 : 9876543210 CASE TYPE: IMMIGRANT TOTAL PERSONS: 1 APPLIC. REC'D: 18-11-2004 IMM 1017S REQUESTED: 01-122004 IMMCAT: SW1 INTERVIEW: TIME: WC STATUS: ** WC TYPE: ** DECISION REASON: ** MAILING ADDRESS PSDEC 1 01-02-2006 SELDEC 4 01-02-2006 53 WATFORD ROAD BDEC 1 27-02-2006 MEDDEC 1 27-02-2006 WATFORD OREQ 1 27-02-2006 FINDEC 1 27-02-2006 WD12 5VF VISA(S) PRINTED: 28-02-2006 COUNTRY: ENGLAND PHONE: 020 1234 5678 FAX: CIC NAME: MISS CPC FILE: 123456789012 SPONSORSHIP STATUS: AGENT: CLIENT DATE STATUS MEDICAL FAMILY MEMBERS ID OF BIRTH SEC CRIM STAGE VALIDITY DOE, JOHN 12345678 03-08-1953 1 1 M03 12-022007 PAPER FILE SENT TO PA FILE BF'D TO: RET ON 11-11-2008 MICROLOCATOR: Most of the information is fairly obvious, but there are a few special codes used on this page. As part of our service we will help you to interpret any codes. Documents The 'Documents' screen lists all additional documents that have been requested, by who, and whether the requested documents have been received back. DOCUMENTS FILE: B123456789 NAMES: DOE, JOHN CPD Provider : cpdhouse.org Canada . Event code REC-S-M113-1 dated March 1, 2013 IMMCAT-PS: SW1 IMMCAT: SW1 DOCUMENT(S) REQ'D RCMPx1 RPRF _______________ _______________ _______________ DATE REQUESTED 01-02-2006 01-02-2006 OK AUTHORITY Y Y _ _ _ ESS ESS We occasionally discover processing errors in the documents screen. We have seen applications on hold for several months while the visa office waits for documents that have either been sent already, not requested, or their nonexistence explained in a letter that does not seem to have been received, or maybe not read fully, by the visa officer. Medical Assessment The 'Medical Assessment' screen summarises the results of the medical examinations that were sent to the medical section. FILE: B123456788 LON123456789 NAME: DOE JANE MEDICAL ASSESSMENT IMS SERIAL NUMBER: DOB: 25-10-1971 MEDICAL STATUS CODE: A MEDICAL OFFICER #: AW MEDICAL ASSESSMENT VALID UNTIL: 12-02-2007 MEDICAL CODE M 03 H 1 D 2 T 3 S 1 E 6 DIAGNOSIS/OBSERVATIONS: Text: HW-DIAGNOSIS F14 Insert/Overstrike F20 to leave text area Narrative: DIAGNOSIS: ARTERIAL HYPERTENSION NARRTIVE: MAY NEED PERIODIC MEDICAL CARE. STABLE ON MEDICATION /AW MOF: Alex Williams MOF Date: 20 Feb 2006 Initials: byerss ** IMS - Visa Notified on 20 Feb 2006, Case Status 'Assessed MO3' ** ******************************* 20/02/2006 ** AW ** MEDLOAD ******************* A very brief summary medical status is included, as well as a summary code "M01" to "M07" which indicates the severity of medical problems, if any. Sample CAIPS Notes The section within CAIPS comprising the visa officers' notes is where some of the most interesting information is found. This is where the visa officer(s) make CPD Provider : cpdhouse.org Canada . Event code REC-S-M113-1 dated March 1, 2013 note of any particular strengths with or concerns about the application. The comments will also show if he/she has decided an interview is warranted, and if so, why. See our sample CAIPS notes for further information. Sample Visa Officers' Notes From CAIPS Files The notes entered by visa officers when processing applicants' files vary widely depending on the issues relevant to the individual application, the visa type applied for, and even the visa office handling the application. For example, skilled worker applications will be scrutinized to ensure that the applicants' have the necessary education and experience for their chosen profession - this may include checking educational transcripts and following up with employment references. A Typical Well Presented Application Here are the visa officers' notes from the CAIPS notes for a straightforward, successful, well presented skilled worker application for a computer programmer. IMM8 RECEIVED WITH FEE $ 500.00 CAS BANK DRAFT.ONCE FEE TAKEN AND PI DONE, CHARGE TO PPS PLS FOR DISTRIBUTION. ** NO RPRF RECEIVED WITH THIS APPLICATION ** ** NO MEDS RECEIVED WITH THIS APPLICATION ** ** PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS FILE IS X-REF'D * ATTACHED TO FILE BELONGING TO APPLICANT'S COMMON LAW PARTNER. *** =============================== MJS 04-JUL-2006 =============================== FEE PAID.WHITE CARD SENT.FILE TO PPS. =============================== RPR 11-JUL-2006 =============================== APPLYING AS A COMPUTER PROGRAMMER.NOC 2163. 73 AT PPS. P/C FOR UK IS CLEAN. EDUCATION.AWARDED 15 FOR Bsc (MATHS).THERE IS A CERTIFICATE BUT NO TRANSCRIPT FOR THIS COURSE. EXPERIENCE.PI HAS WORKED SINCE 90 AS A COMPUTER PROGRAMMER.AND SINCE 93 AT ABC BANK.THERE ARE REFERENCE FOR THESE JOBS. SINCE 3/00 PI HAS WORKED AT HIS OWN COMPANY AS A COMP PROG.THERE IS A LETTER FROM PIs ACCOUNTANT SHOWING THAT THIS COMPANY EXISTS. PI APPEARS TO HAVE GOOD EXPERIENCE. ENGLISH.9 FRENCH.0 FUNDS. FILE CONFIRMS IMM8.C$320,000. RECOMMEND WAIVER OF INTERVIEW AS PI APPEARS TO HAVE GOOD EDUCATION AND GOOD EXPERIENCE. CPD Provider : cpdhouse.org Canada . Event code REC-S-M113-1 dated March 1, 2013 POSSIBLY NEED TO CLARIFY IF PI IS INTENDING TO START OWN COMPANY IN CANADA. FILE SENT TO OFFICER FOR REVIEW. =============================== MTS 24-SEP-2006 =============================== COMMON-LAW SPOUSE HAS BEEN RECOMMENDED FOR WAIVER OF INTERVIEW =============================== MTS 24-SEP-2006 =============================== FILE REVIEW WELL PRESENTED APPLICATION.PI & XREF HAVE INVESTIGATE MOVE THOROUGHLY.PI HAS EX OF PROGRAMMER,SUBSTANTIATED BY NUMEROUS LETTERS ON FILE (COMBINES THIS W.FINANCIAL ANALYST WORK)-PLANS TO START WORKING AS PROGRAMMER.MAY ASSESS AS ND RE:SCC NO OBV CONCERNS CLEANS P/C ON FILE. INT WAIVED,PINK CARD MAILED, TO CBL TO ISSUE MEDS/F/WEB =============================== MRK 02-OCT-2006 =============================== CORRECTION...PINK CARD TO BE SENT W/MED INSTRUCTIONS =============================== MRK 03-OCT-2006 =============================== MEDS AND RPRF REQUESTED. PINK CARD SENT. =============================== MCH 03-OCT-2006 =============================== FOSS CHECK:NO RECORD OF APPLICANT(S)OTHER THAN OF THIS CURRENT APPLICATION IN PROCESS. =============================== MCH 03-OCT-2006 =============================== RPRF PAYMENT RECEIVED X 1(BANK DRAFTS $975.) FILE TO ICR TO TAKE FEE. =============================== DGM 23-OCT-2006 =============================== RPRF PAID =============================== LBW 23-OCT-2006 =============================== PHEP ISSUED -RECORDED X1, 92 WATFORD ROAD, WATFORD, WD19 5BJ, ENGLAND. =============================== DMM 12-NOV-2006 =============================== Once entered, the notes cannot be changed or deleted - so the notes provide an indelible history of the processing of the application. The initials of the visa officer and the date is included at the bottom of every entry. Normally the notes start with some basic information during the original file creation regarding the inclusion of processing fees and medicals, and sometimes on what documents have been included. The first significant stage of processing is 'paper screening', this is identified often by the initials "PPS" (e.g. "73 AT PPS" means 73 points at paper screening stage). The paper screening was completed by visa officer "MTS" on 24-Sep-2003. This officer, most likely a program assistant, recommends a CPD Provider : cpdhouse.org Canada . Event code REC-S-M113-1 dated March 1, 2013 interview waiver which must be confirmed by a senior visa officer. A senior officer "MRK" reviews the file on 02-Oct-2003 and confirms the waiver. Mostly the files are very straightforward, but a few abbreviations are used which we will explain as part of the service. For example, in this example "PI" is used for "principal immigrant", "MEDS" for medicals, "XREF" for cross referenced applicant (the common law spouse is applying separately, concurrently), and "FOSS" is a central database of applications which is used in this case to verify that the applicant has not been refused a visa from other visa post. Typical Example of Interview Requirement Here is a typical example of notes from a file that requires an interview. The visa officers almost always put a clear explanation of their concerns, and the reasons for calling the applicant to an interview. This is invaluable for preparing for an interview. EDUCATION. AWARDED 13 FOR 3 YEAR DIPLOMA (AGRICULTURAL STUDIES). THERE IS A CERTIFICATE FOR THIS COURSE. THIS DOES NOT MEET NOC REQUIREMENTS. PI HAS COMPLETED AN MSCE COURSE. EXPERIENCE. PI HAS WORKED SINCE 98 IN THE FIELD OF COMPUTERS. (00-01 SELF-EMPLOYED). THERE ARE REFERENCES FOR THESE JOBS. DUTIES ARE NOT KNOWN SO WILL NEED TO BE ASSESSED AT INTERVIEW. RECOMMEND INTERVIEW TO ASSESS PIs ABILITY TO MEET NOC EMPLOYMENT REQs, ALSO TO ASSESS LANGUAGE SKILLS, ALSO TO ASSESS LEVEL OF EXPERIENCE. PINK CARD SENT FILE SENT TO CPT INTERVIEW Q. B1 LTR. =============================== MTS 15-OCT-2006 ===============================