http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/biometrics.asp
Answer: You need to give your biometrics.
If you’re between 14 and 79 years old, you need to give your fingerprints and photo for all permanent resident applications, including:
NOTE: You have to give your biometrics and pay the fee, even if you gave your biometrics in the past to support a visitor visa, study or work permit application, or a different permanent resident application.
After you submit your application, we’ll send you a letter that says you need to give your biometrics and where to go. You’ll have up to 30 days to go in person to an official biometrics collection service location.
- If you apply online
- If you apply to visit, study or work, the letter will go to your account message box within 24 hours of applying and paying the biometrics fee. You’ll get an email to let you know that you have a new message.
- If you apply for permanent residence, the letter will go to your account message box if you sent us a complete application and paid the biometrics fee. You’ll get an email to let you know that you have a new message. It can be several days or even several weeks before the email is sent to you.
- If you apply by mail
- If you apply to visit, study or work, the letter will get to you by mail about two weeks after we get your application and your payment for the biometrics fee. The timing of your letter depends on various factors including the speed of your postal service.
- If you apply for permanent residence, the letter will get to you by mail several weeks after we get your complete application and your payment for the biometrics fee. The timing of your letter depends on various factors including the speed of your postal service.
Find out more
about biometrics: who is exempt, how often you need to give them,
how to give themand
where to give them.