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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada: where to mail a ATIP request

To send an Access to Information and Privacy (ATIP) request to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, mail it to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, Access to Information and Privacy Division, 365 Laurier Avenue West, Ottawa, ON K1A 1L1. IRCC holds every applicant's immigration, refugee, and citizenship file — the records people request most often are their own case notes and GCMS (Global Case Management System) notes to understand a visa, permanent-residence, or citizenship decision. Include a clear description of the records you want, any identifying details, and a return address, and confirm the office on the source below before anything time-sensitive.

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Verified September 2026

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada — ATIP request address

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
Access to Information and Privacy Division
365 Laurier Avenue West
Ottawa ON  K1A 1L1

Access to Information and Privacy (ATIP) requests only. Regular correspondence, complaints, or media inquiries should go to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada's general contact address instead.

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Sources

Addresses verified September 2026 against official sources. Always confirm on the official site before time-sensitive filings.

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Key facts

  • This is Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada's published ATIP correspondence address — a different mailbox from its general correspondence address.
  • Requests are made under the Access to Information Act (for government records) and the Privacy Act (for your own personal information).
  • Statutory response window: 30 calendar days from receipt, extendable for large or complex requests.
  • Access to Information Act requests require a $5 fee (a cheque or money order made payable to the Receiver General for Canada); Privacy Act requests for your own personal information are free.
  • If refused or ignored, you can appeal to the Information Commissioner of Canada or the Privacy Commissioner of Canada.
  • PostPal prints your request and mails it for you — no printer, envelope, stamps, or post office trip.

How to send your letter

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    Write your request

    State clearly that this is an Access to Information and Privacy (ATIP) request and describe the records you want as specifically as you can — dates, names, file or reference numbers, and the office or program area, if you know them. Vague requests take longer to process.

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    Include what they need to identify you

    If you're requesting your own file, include your full name and any identifying number the institution uses (case, claim, or file number) so they can locate the right record. Access to Information Act requests require a $5 fee (a cheque or money order made payable to the Receiver General for Canada); Privacy Act requests for your own personal information are free.

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    Address it to the request office

    First line: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. Then: Access to Information and Privacy Division. Then the street: 365 Laurier Avenue West. Then the city line: Ottawa ON K1A 1L1.

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    Send it with PostPal

    Write or upload your request to PostPal with the address above prefilled. We print it, add your return address, and mail it for you — no printer, envelope, stamps, or trip to the post office.

Common questions

What is the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada ATIP mailing address?

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, Access to Information and Privacy Division, 365 Laurier Avenue West, Ottawa, ON K1A 1L1. This is the office's published ATIP correspondence address — confirm it on the source below before anything time-sensitive, since request offices occasionally relocate.

What records can I request from IRCC under ATIP?

IRCC holds every applicant's immigration, refugee, and citizenship file — the records people request most often are their own case notes and GCMS (Global Case Management System) notes to understand a visa, permanent-residence, or citizenship decision. Requests are made under the Access to Information Act (for government records) and the Privacy Act (for your own personal information).

How long does IRCC have to respond?

The statutory response window is 30 calendar days from when the request is received, though it can be extended for large or complex requests — the office is required to notify you if that happens.

Does a ATIP request cost anything?

Access to Information Act requests require a $5 fee (a cheque or money order made payable to the Receiver General for Canada); Privacy Act requests for your own personal information are free.

What if my request is refused or I don't get a response?

You can appeal to the Information Commissioner of Canada or the Privacy Commissioner of Canada. Keep a copy of your original request and the date you sent it — you'll need both for an appeal.

How do I mail a ATIP request without a printer?

Write or upload your request to PostPal with the address prefilled. We print it, add your return address, and mail it for you — no printer, stamps, or post office trip needed.

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