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IMMIGRATION COMPUTER SYSTEM [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2019-11-13
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- System Names
- Citizenship and Immigration
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Computer Assisted Immigration Processing System
1, record 1, English, Computer%20Assisted%20Immigration%20Processing%20System
correct, Canada
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- CAIPS 2, record 1, English, CAIPS
correct, Canada
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
CAIPS is [Citizenship and Immigration Canada’s] automated system for immigration application processing outside Canada. Information is entered in the system from application forms and supporting documentation submitted by applicants for immigrant and visitor visas, returning resident permits and student and employment authorization. 3, record 1, English, - Computer%20Assisted%20Immigration%20Processing%20System
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The Computer Assisted Immigration Processing System was replaced by the Global Case Management System. 4, record 1, English, - Computer%20Assisted%20Immigration%20Processing%20System
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Noms de systèmes
- Citoyenneté et immigration
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Système de traitement informatisé des dossiers d'immigration
1, record 1, French, Syst%C3%A8me%20de%20traitement%20informatis%C3%A9%20des%20dossiers%20d%27immigration
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- STIDI 2, record 1, French, STIDI
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le STIDI est le système [de Citoyenneté et Immigration Canada] de traitement informatisé des dossiers d'immigration dans les bureaux à l'étranger. L'information fournie par les requérants sur les formulaires de demande de visas d'immigrant ou de visiteur, de résident de retour, d'étudiant et de travailleur étranger, et sur les autres documents additionnels, est retranscrite dans le STIDI. 3, record 1, French, - Syst%C3%A8me%20de%20traitement%20informatis%C3%A9%20des%20dossiers%20d%27immigration
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le STIDI a été remplacé par le Système mondial de gestion des cas. 4, record 1, French, - Syst%C3%A8me%20de%20traitement%20informatis%C3%A9%20des%20dossiers%20d%27immigration
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Nombres de sistemas
- Ciudadanía e inmigración
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- Sistema de Tratamiento Informático de los Expedientes de Inmigración
1, record 1, Spanish, Sistema%20de%20Tratamiento%20Inform%C3%A1tico%20de%20los%20Expedientes%20de%20Inmigraci%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2004-07-15
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Data Banks and Databases
- Citizenship and Immigration
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Immigration computer systems
1, record 2, English, Immigration%20computer%20systems
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terminology used by Citizenship and Immigration Canada. 2, record 2, English, - Immigration%20computer%20systems
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Immigration computer system
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Banques et bases de données
- Citoyenneté et immigration
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- systèmes informatiques de l'Immigration
1, record 2, French, syst%C3%A8mes%20informatiques%20de%20l%27Immigration
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terminologie employée par Citoyenneté et Immigration Canada. 2, record 2, French, - syst%C3%A8mes%20informatiques%20de%20l%27Immigration
Record 2, Key term(s)
- système informatique de l'Immigration
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1995-10-31
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- System Names
- Security
- Citizenship and Immigration
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Primary Automated Lookout System
1, record 3, English, Primary%20Automated%20Lookout%20System
correct, Canada
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- PALS 2, record 3, English, PALS
correct, Canada
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This system allows customs inspectors to access an Immigration and Customs database containing information on high-risk travellers, e. g., terrorists and drug smugglers. The system comprises a passport reader, licence plate reader, keyboard, and computer terminal 3, record 3, English, - Primary%20Automated%20Lookout%20System
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Noms de systèmes
- Sécurité
- Citoyenneté et immigration
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Système automatisé de surveillance à la ligne d'inspection primaire
1, record 3, French, Syst%C3%A8me%20automatis%C3%A9%20de%20surveillance%20%C3%A0%20la%20ligne%20d%27inspection%20primaire
correct, Canada
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- SASLIP 2, record 3, French, SASLIP
correct, Canada
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Revenu Canada. Grâce à ce système, les inspecteurs des douanes ont accès à une base de données sur l'immigration et les douanes, qui renferme des renseignements sur les voyageurs à risque élevé (terroristes, trafiquants de drogues, etc.) Le système comprend un lecteur de passeports, un lecteur de plaques d'immatriculation, un clavier et un terminal d'ordinateur 1, record 3, French, - Syst%C3%A8me%20automatis%C3%A9%20de%20surveillance%20%C3%A0%20la%20ligne%20d%27inspection%20primaire
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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