RQ discussions.

CeCe wrote: I was thinking of submitting an ATIP request for RQ statistics. While looking through the CIC website (http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/department/atip/2013/january.asp), I noted that a similar request was not answered: Request Number: A-2012-19111 Summary of Request: Records regarding processing of citizenship applications – the most recent Residence Questionnaire (RQ) inventory numbers, broken down by CIC local offices and/or total for department. Disposition: Does not exist It is strange that the government does not keep track of the past or current RQ inventory.

This was one of my requests. However, this particular one had a lot of sub-bullets (on website they only publish "summary" description, so their response might have been a technicality (i.e. if they don't produce a report of "RQs by office", then yes, "it does not exist" for ATIP purposes, although it can be generated from their databases)).

Quick edit: now that I think about timing, this might have been someone else's request... may be EasyRider's? Can't confirm, because I don't have my request tracker with me. But I got a do not exist reply before as well. And they lost my requests for CIT dashboard.

In any case, I got RQ inventory numbers from a different request (albeit, not by office). Check this post - http://immigration.ca/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=12931&PID=203061&title=cpcs-and-local-office-rq-stats-221-updated#203061





Edited by akella - 17 Jun 2013 at 9:19pm

And yes, it was surprising CIC quoted some some timeline for RQ applicants, but didn't have RQ inventory numbers? The whole ATIP thing is a bit of a joke.

Citizenship application process blamed for growing wait list

http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/story/2013/04/22/immigration-citizenship-backlog.html

Hi everyone
I got the RQ before test.
I would like to know what to do next. there are many pages in this thread and many more on the internet but....is there a cheatsheet document regarding what to do once you get the RQ ?

I do not understand or I am confused about requesting information .which one should I select to get my own information....Right to information act or Privacy act.

Which departments/ agencies....CBSA/cic/usa border services/health deptt

Please guide...I am really confused and trying to get information about what to do next....I think one of you should make one page cheat sheet....will be helpful for many....or if there is already one...please provide the link....Thanks a lot.

tosty6579 wrote: Hi everyone I got the RQ before test. I would like to know what to do next. there are many pages in this thread and many more on the internet but....is there a cheatsheet document regarding what to do once you get the RQ ? I do not understand or I am confused about requesting information .which one should I select to get my own information....Right to information act or Privacy act. Which departments/ agencies....CBSA/cic/usa border services/health deptt Please guide...I am really confused and trying to get information about what to do next....I think one of you should make one page cheat sheet....will be helpful for many....or if there is already one...please provide the link....Thanks a lot.

There are no sticky threads on common issues here I'm not a moderator to make one, but here's the docs needed in the most common scenarios:

1. Color copies of all you passports pages-- at least covering relevant 4 year period + the current one, even if it was renewed after application, with stamp translations (I wouldn't bother to translate simple self-describing stamps), plus the table with references to the stamps in the passport pages with dates on stamps, country and entry/exit direction is good to have.

2. CBSA-- there's a consent in RQ form, so you don't need to provide one to CIC, however you may want to request it for yourself for verification. It may take 30 days or more to get report. Plus you may need to specify you need highway passage report, which is for car crossings, based on car license plates. See this and this.

3. US CBP-- not generally required, but won't hurt, if you're frequent traveler to the US and have US visas. You can request it electronically here. See how to formulate request here. The problem with this report is that CBP is currently backlogged, so it may take several months to receive it.

4. Copies of your travel tickets, boarding passes, reservations and itineraries.

5. T4, T4A, T5 and similar forms plus notices of assessment (NOA's).

6. Rental agreements, rental receipts or cheques, or mortgage documents.

7. School records-- attendance letter with dates attended, courses and hours, attendance tables and transcripts.

8. Letters of employments and records of employment (ROE's), if available.

9.  Medical history (check out eileen's site, below).

10. Driving records, vehicle registration info and auto insurance records-- from your provincial licensing/insurance company.

11. May be much more-- if you have your own business in Canada, children activities etc.-- see sections in RQ form.

12. I would also submit credit card or bank statements showing account activities, with indication of who is primary holder.

Though there are examples of documents to provide in RQ form, the list is not exhaustive. You have to demonstrate you have had presence and activities in Canada during the period and it depends on your situation.

Also check out eileen's site: http://residencequestionnaire.wordpress.com/

All requests to govt agencies are done under Privacy Act, so you don't need to pay. Information Act is for releasing government records not directly related to you.