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Biometrics

SAADYR

Newbie
Oct 22, 2017
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Hi,

Does anyone have any idea that at what stage of PR visa processing do the immigration officers usually require biometrics?

Thanks
 

lebasi83

Newbie
May 26, 2018
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2
Hi,

Does anyone have any idea that at what stage of PR visa processing do the immigration officers usually require biometrics?

Thanks
Are you in Canada? Today I found a link in their website saying that they won't have centres for this until 2019http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=717&top=19
Otherwise, there are some people who was asked for biometrics a month after the application of Express Entry. What I know is that they will contact you to tell you where to do it. I am still waiting to be asked for biometrics and my AOR for EE was 20th october
 

SAADYR

Newbie
Oct 22, 2017
5
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No, I am not in Canada. They also asked me a month after the submission of the application. Does it means that my application is still in the initial stages of review? Or is it nearing its completion of review?

I think they dont need biometrics for all nationalities. Hence, maybe they didnt ask for yours.
 

faizanshujaat

Full Member
Jul 19, 2016
26
16
Hi,

Usually, the CIC will send you a biometric instruction letter and only after the issuance of that letter you can give biometric. Thus, you will have to wait until you receive the instruction letter.
 

SAADYR

Newbie
Oct 22, 2017
5
0
Hi,
I have received the letter and given the biometrics. My question is that when does CIC ask for biometrics? At the start of their review or when they are finalising their review.
Thanks
 

Peacekeeper87

Champion Member
Jul 18, 2018
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Hi,
I have received the letter and given the biometrics. My question is that when does CIC ask for biometrics? At the start of their review or when they are finalising their review.
Thanks
The issuance of biometrics letter isn't a reflection of advancement of application.
It could happen at the same time as medicals passed, or a few weeks later.
All it means is that if they haven't requested it yet, they haven't started background check and criminality information sharing with partner countries.
 
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Nixnic19

Star Member
Jan 17, 2019
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Guys, I need your help. Im worried about the timeframe for my application because I will complete the needed money for POF and will submit the application this feb 26. I only have until march 25 to complete submitting the documents.


Since biometrics are needed, what is the timeline for me to complete it? Is it time consuming?
 

hodari

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Mar 28, 2018
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Guys, I need your help. Im worried about the timeframe for my application because I will complete the needed money for POF and will submit the application this feb 26. I only have until march 25 to complete submitting the documents.


Since biometrics are needed, what is the timeline for me to complete it? Is it time consuming?
Biometrics comes after you submit your application.
 

hodari

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Mar 28, 2018
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Quebec
So if i submit my application on feb 26 or 27, the deadline of march 25 is still ok for me to accomplish every documents?
Biometrics has nothing to do with that deadline. Once application is submitted and paid for, you will get a letter in your account giving you details on where to go to do biometrics and you'll have 30 days to complete it from that day. This step comes after medicals have passed and background check begins.
 
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Nixnic19

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Jan 17, 2019
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Biometrics has nothing to do with that deadline. Once application is submitted and paid for, you will get a letter in your account giving you details on where to go to do biometrics and you'll have 30 days to complete it from that day. This step comes after medicals have passed and background check begins.


Thank you so much!