As Canada continues to open its borders to foreign nationals, it is important to ensure that the process of granting temporary residence is efficient and secure. That’s why the Canadian government has implemented a biometric collection process for those applying for temporary residence from within Canada. Biometrics collection is used to verify the identity of applicants and to ensure that only those who are eligible for temporary residence are granted permission to remain in Canada. This process involves collecting various biometric information, such as fingerprints and photographs, from the applicant. When an applicant applies for temporary residence from within Canada, they will be asked to provide their biometric information at a designated service point. The information will then be used to create a unique identity profile that will be stored in a secure database. Once the biometric information has been collected, the applicant will be asked to submit additional documents and information as part of their application. This may include proof of identity, proof of financial support, and other documents relevant to their application. Once the application is reviewed and approved, the applicant will be granted temporary residence in Canada. They will then be issued a Temporary Resident Permit (TRP) that will allow them to remain in Canada for the duration of their stay. Biometrics collection is a safe and secure way to ensure that only those who are eligible for temporary residence are granted permission to remain in Canada. By collecting biometric information from applicants, the Canadian government is able to quickly and accurately determine who is eligible for temporary residence. If you are applying for temporary residence from within Canada, you will be required to provide your biometric information as part of the application process. This is an important step to ensure that only those who are eligible are granted permission to remain in Canada.
The Government of Canada announced that they are “resuming the collection of biometrics” for individuals applying for temporary residence (TR) from within Canada.
This change impacts all individuals applying for temporary residence, including five applicant groups that were identified explicitly in IRCC’s press release:
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- Individuals applying for a work permit and study permit
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- Individuals applying for temporary resident permit
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- Individuals applying for a visitor visa
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- Individuals applying to extend their stay as a student, visitor or worker
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- Individuals applying to restore their status as a student, visitor or worker
How to submitting biometrics
Individuals required to submit their biometrics as part of a TR application must ensure they pay the biometrics fee during the application submission process. Applicants will then receive a biometric instruction letter via email and find information on how to give biometrics online.
There are more than 70 Service Canada Centre collection sites across the country where TR applicants can submit their biometrics, but biometrics collection sites operate by appointment only.
Steps to give your biometrics
1. Pay the biometric fee
You must pay the biometric fee when you submit your application, or you may experience delays.
Exception: There is no fee to give biometrics for a transit visa.
2. Get the biometric instruction letter
After you pay the biometric fee, you’ll get a letter confirming that you need to give your biometrics and telling you where you can go.
You need to bring this letter when you give your biometrics.
You also need to bring your valid passport.
If you apply online for a visitor visa, study or work permit
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- If you pay the biometrics fee when you submit your application
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- You’ll get the letter in your account message box within 24 hours of applying.
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- We’ll send you an email to let you know that you have a new message.
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- You’ll get the letter in your account message box within 24 hours of applying.
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- If you pay the biometrics fee when you submit your application
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- If you pay the biometrics fee after you submit your application
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- It can take several days before you get the letter.
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- We’ll send you an email to let you know that you have a new message.
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- It can take several days before you get the letter.
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- If you pay the biometrics fee after you submit your application
We can only start to process your application after you pay for and give your biometrics.
3. Go to an official biometric collection site
You must give your biometrics in person.
You need to make an appointment to give your biometrics. Book your appointment as soon as you get your biometric instruction letter.
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