ATIP Requests Can Take 365 Days Addition To 30 Statutory Days

[Gurpuneet Pal]

I heard that Access to information request takes 30 days to get processed. I applied for myself yesterday. I have received an email saying it will take 365 days. What is happening? Did I submit something wrong?

[Bavneet (Admin)]

Due to ongoing concerns related to COVID-19, IRCC is taking preventative measures which results in delay in retrieving the records other than electronic records. You can still get electronic notes within in normal 30 days extension time. In order to get the complete documentation i.e. application, supporting documents, correspondences sent to and from IRCC, an extension of 365 days beyond the normal 30 days limit is required. You need to wait for this long processing time for your request.