biometrics no longer required due to COVID - refund of fees?

[Mjg0503]

Many of you have probably heard about this:
https://www.cicnews.com/2020/09/biometrics-no-longer-required-for-some-canadian-immigration-applicants-0915855.html

I previously submitted, and later withdrew, and application. So my biometrics should be on file, and this would mean I no longer need to give them. I already paid the biometrics fee for this application. Does this mean I can get that refunded?

 

[Bs65]

Many of you have probably heard about this:
https://www.cicnews.com/2020/09/biometrics-no-longer-required-for-some-canadian-immigration-applicants-0915855.html

I previously submitted, and later withdrew, and application. So my biometrics should be on file, and this would mean I no longer need to give them. I already paid the biometrics fee for this application. Does this mean I can get that refunded?

CICNEWS is obviously not in any way associated with IRCC so maybe always post the official IRCC statement link

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/notices/biometrics-exemption-permanent-residents.html

Read the comment in the official link about fees if it applies to your situation

 

[Achsah]

Hello gyz , hope you all are doing good
I have a question , is there anyone who didn't got their biometrics fees refunded back even after getting approved pgwp work permit.
It's been almost 3 months my biometrics fees haven't been refunded.

 

[Miss bee]

Hello gyz , hope you all are doing good
I have a question , is there anyone who didn't got their biometrics fees refunded back even after getting approved pgwp work permit.
It's been almost 3 months my biometrics fees haven't been refunded.

You will get refunded on your original method you of payment. Did you checked your credit card ? Usually you get refunded within 3-4 weeks

 

[Achsah]

Yes I checked ... But it's not refunded yet

 

[Miss bee]

Yes I checked ... But it's not refunded yet

You should try to cic call centre. It’s usually doesn’t take that much time.