Access to Information and Privacy (ATIP) Application
Any Canadian citizen, permanent resident or any person or corporation residing in Canada can request access to records of government institutions based on the Access to Information Act. You can choose this service to obtain submitted application files, the visa officer's notes for an application and/or reasons for a visa decision.
Any Canadian citizen, permanent resident or any person or corporation residing in Canada can request access to records of government institutions based on the Access to Information Act. You can choose this service to:
- obtain submitted application files,
- obtain the visa officer's notes on an application and/or,
- find out about reasons behind a visa decision.
We can help you submit a request to the Access to Information and Privacy (ATIP) Division at IRCC. The request typically takes 30 or 60 calendar to be processed. If the application files were submitted by mail to a non-Canadian visa office or processing centre, the processing time can be significantly longer.
Note that our service fee covers the $5 government processing fee for ATIP.
- Quick and easy online application
- Lower cost than traditional lawyers
- Peace of mind of expert review
- $1 million in application insurance
- Secure document storage
How It Works
- 1Create An Account
Create an account and either check your eligibility, or pick an application to start. We start by asking questions specific to the visa to ensure your eligibility. This can be quick and simple, such as for visitor visas, or may require entering multiple questionnaires. If you have any questions, there are no fees to contact our immigration experts by email, WeChat, WhatsApp or by booking a call.
- 2Confirmation Before Payment
Our immigration consultants will check your answers and double-check your profile to confirm you meet the minimum requirements of a program. Only if you are eligible will we move you to the payment stage. At this time you must pay the SuperVisas fee. We are transparent in our process and pricing, and clearly list all the fees and processing times for your visa. We use Stripe for credit or debit card payment processing, which is secure and encrypted. Government fees are paid later when the completed application is submitted and once we can correctly calculate the various government fees due. It can be complicated, but we guide you through the process.
- 3Complete Your Application Online
Now, you can finish your application. There will be some "tasks", or many, for you to complete depending on your visa, such as entering your education achievements, employment history and/or dependent information. This can take time and will require answering more questionnaires and uploading of documents. Our system ensures everything necessary is gathered depending on your specific situation - preventing errors and omissions - while at the same time saving you money. Our immigration experts prepare your application so that your case is best presented to the visa officers. After a final review by you, and by our experts, your application will be submitted! You will have peace of mind that only comes with a complete and accurate application.
- 4Approval and Renewals
We will notify you when your visa is approved! We securely store your immigration documents for 7 years and will provide you alerts well before any expiry dates. Renewing visas or taking the next step down the immigration pathway toward citizenship is easy when all your immigration history is in one place. We also understand that moving to a new country can be difficult and hard to navigate. If needed, we will provide guides and referrals to our affiliate partners to help.
Required Documents
You’ll need the following documents if you decide to apply to this visa.
- Information about Previous Applications
Optional Documents
You might need the following documents based on your situation, or to enhance your application approval.