Martin Cleaver, masterfully.

Two computer systems that people waiting to immigrate to Canada are affected by:

I found http://infosource.gc.ca/inst/imc/fed05_e.asp which says:

Thanks to Gwenna for mentioning this,
Field Operations Support System (FOSS)
Description: The FOSS database is a central repository of information on all persons who have been, may be or are wanted to be seen by Immigration staff. FOSS is the main operational support system for immigration operations in Canada. The system is comprised of numerous components including query functions, status entry, document creation, refugee monitoring, case processing support, medical profiles, registry functions, client name and address, statistical functions, airport primary inspection line functions, access and security, appeals and litigation, quality assurance and records maintenance. FOSS also provides query capabilities for lost, stolen and fraudulent documents. All Immigration staff that work with the public and the staff that support these officers use FOSS. It is also used at all international airports by customs inspectors and by a number of specialized groups, such as: Case Management, Query Response Centre, Social Insurance Registry, Immigration Health, Immigration Statistics, External Affairs Protocol , Canadian consulates in various locations in the United States. There are over 18.75 million client records and over 32.5 million document reference records.
Topics: Immigration, Visitors, Students, Foreign Workers, FOSS, Computerized System and System.
Program Record Number: CIC APB 010 (formerly CIC IMM 110)

Computer-Assisted Immigration Processing System (CAIPS)
Description: CAIPS is the Department’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 authorizations. This information is transferred electronically to FOSS to facilitate inland processing. In addition, CAIPS users have real-time access to FOSS via the CAIPS-FOSS Integration module.
Topics: Overseas, Immigration, Visitors, Students, Foreign Workers, CAIPS, Computerized System and System.
Program Record Number: CIC APB 011 (formerly CIC IMM 110)

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