Biometrics Study Permit Extension

[mb0602]

Given the current COVID situation, are biometrics still required before a study permit extension starts getting processed or is that not the case anymore?

 

[Sage24]

Not anymore now. Did your application get processed yet?
Mine hasn't, applied in March.

 

[RedTree]

Same boat.
Applied in March, biometrics are waived, no update.

 

[Sage24]

Yeah, I feel you mate. I'd let you know if I hear.

 

[RedTree]

Waiting time is now 18 days, however, I really don't have much hope this will be resolved in the next month or two.
Based on this forum and reddit, there is not a single soul (without biometrics) who has moved to the next stage.

 

[Sage24]

You're right. I hadn't checked it lately since they suggest that processing times aren't relevant during the pandemic. So one should ask, what does "18 days" mean then? Why are they updating that especially when apparently they haven't processed some applications from 2019?!