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leviathan

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Mar 30, 2017
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ziadnasir said:
Ah you probably answered in the questions that you have provided Biometrics before.
That is why they did not ask.
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I heard that biometrics are valid only for visitors visas, students visa or work permits but not for former permanent residency applicants ( I applied as a FSW 2.5 years ago and did biometrics then)
 
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leviathan

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MapleSyrupPoutine said:
Your biometrics are valid 10 years so you won't need to get them done again yet.
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I heard that biometrics are valid only for visitors visas, students visa or work permits but not for former permanent residency applicants ( I applied as a FSW 2.5 years ago and did biometrics then)
 
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Etzioauditore14

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leviathan said:
I remember them asking about processing fees and right of permanent residence fees only, I checked them both first, then changed it later to processing fees only, don't remember anything about biometric, maybe I didn't notice, is there a possibility to pay Biometrics fees now?
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Maybe the experts can correct me here if I am wrong but I believe if you have given biometrics in last 10 years then you're exempted from giving biometrics.
 
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maradona007

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Nov 26, 2020
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sriram17293 said:
I just received the Biometrics letter (AOR: Jan 2, 2021, FSW Outland), but no news on medicals yet. 2 questions:

1. From what I've read, it looks like BIL and MEP occurs together on the profile? If so, should I be concerned that I got BIL but no MEP today?
2. For biometrics, the next available appointment at the nearest VAC is almost a month away (Mar 1). Will this cause delays in processing, or will other steps happen in parallel?

Thanks in advance!!
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Congratulations on your profile progress. I don't see any reason why you should be concern about MEP. In many cases I have seen MEP gets updated before BIL and vice versa. So, don't worry MEP will get updated within couple of days.
For Biometrics, I have a question too. I am from India and not sure if I can travel to Nepal for submitting my biometrics as VACs in India are not issuing appointment for EE candidates.
 
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dch31

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Feb 1, 2021
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Any suggestions on how to get biometrics done for candidates in India? Haven't seen any update around when the centers will open.
 
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MapleSyrupPoutine

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leviathan said:
I heard that biometrics are valid only for visitors visas, students visa or work permits but not for former permanent residency applicants ( I applied as a FSW 2.5 years ago and did biometrics then)
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You're exempted. Check the CIC website here: https://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/where-to-give-biometrics.asp

COVID-19: Exemptions to the biometrics requirements
As a temporary measure, we’ve made some changes to biometrics requirements. You’re exempt from the requirement to give your biometrics if you

  • are in Canada and are applying to work, study or stay temporarily in Canada
  • are applying or have applied for permanent residence and have given biometrics within the last 10 years
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MarkPark

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Jan 31, 2021
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Here's the update!

ITA : 2020. Dec.23rd (CEC Inland)
Upfront Medical on 2020. Dec. 30th
AOR : 2021. Jan. 9th
Medical / Biometric Passed : Feb. 2nd 2021

Cheer up guys!
 
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