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The letter I got implied that no further processing occurs until Biometrics are done but also that the biometrics are factored into the estimated processing time. In short the sooner you can provide them the better in my opinion.

Hey guys biometric request letter came for me and my wife but not for our child(4 years old). So it means they don't need any records for our child. Since visa office is far away from out city we don't want to take our child there if it is not a requirement.

And also please tell me is it important to give biometrics as soon as possible? Does it effect processing time? I am asking because the closest biometric collection center is 700 km away from where I live and cic wrote in the letter that I have 1 month for giving biometrics. I'll book a flight according to your replies.
 
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I understand that you would need to fly to your nearest biometric center, but I recommend you do it as soon as possible and definitely within the one month allotted to you. It may be that they cannot or do not start your criminality and background check without your biometrics, although I can't be entirely sure of this. I was not required to provide biometrics and these changes have just gone through at IRCC. Indeed, January 2019 AORs will be the first cohort where everyone has had to provide their biometrics.

I understood the same thing concerning the biometrics & processing time, with the biometrics system the idea is that the biometrics goes to RMCP who then processes criminal record checks based on fingerprints etc... (https://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=5e5db88e-baa5-424c-a060-2463f4f8878a).
I would imagine that they keep processing the Express Entry application once this step is done otherwise would be a waste of resources?
In any case i did it the next day to prevent any delay (but i am lucky it was close to me).
 
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BTW, Mr. @derkdsou and @USProgrammer

You are doing a great job in the thread (keeping it alive) and at the same time are encouraging all to write their signatures, but I can’t see your signatures as you guys have limited who can view your profile. Why’s that?

I have not intentionally limited my profile. Can anyone else on a desktop verify that they cannot see my signature?
 
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Hello guys, am still at ip1, am I the only one at this stage here? My AOR IS DEC 13 and med passed is 23 jan
HI. AOR 14 december here. MEP 24 Jan. Biometrics completed 25jan.ip2 since 14 december.timebar shows 4months remaining
Nov 2 AOR, MEP passed on Nov 30 and in IP1 since Dec 4 :)
 
Hey guys, i got an update on my account today...
Estimated completion time gone down to 4months.
Biometrics were also updated on my account (I did these last month for a Working Holiday visa)

Application/profile details
Review of eligibility We are reviewing whether you meet the eligibility requirements. Help - Review of eligibility
Review of medical results You do not need a medical exam. We will send you a message if this changes. Help - Review of medical results
Review of additional documents We need additional documents to continue processing your application. We will send you a message with more details. Help - Review of additional documents
Interview You do not need an interview. We will send you a message if this changes. Help - Interview
Biometrics We do not need your fingerprints. We will send you a message if this changes. Help - Biometrics
Background check We are processing your background check. We will send you a message if we need more information. Help - Background check
Final decision Your application is in progress. We will send you a message once the final decision has been made.

Only the highlighted text is new on the above.

I have also been requested to upload an IMM form to release personal info to someone else.

Surprised mt medical isn't showing as passed but I guess that might come in the next few days?
Let the waiting game begin! ;)
 
I've been following this thread but never participated, it's nice how ppl have become good friends without even meeting in person. Am wondering if ppl would meet up if we all get PR and start in the same province

I probably would, but if granted PR, I will probably be doing a soft landing and not moving for a while. I have a lot of stuff to wrap up in the US (house selling, figuring out what I want to do with cars, etc).