AOR July 31st:
Here is the letter:
Dear XXXX
This letter refers to your application to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for one of the following documents to come to or remain in Canada:
Note: This letter is also your proof that:
Here is the letter:
Dear XXXX
This letter refers to your application to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for one of the following documents to come to or remain in Canada:
- temporary resident permit;
- work permit;
- study permit;
- temporary resident visa;
- visitor record;
- permanent resident application; or
- permanent resident card renewal.
Under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) and its Regulations, you are required to have your fingerprints scanned and your photograph taken at a biometric collection service point to determine if you may be admitted to or remain in Canada.
Why is IRCC collecting my fingerprints and photograph?
Your biometric information will be used under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) and itsRegulations to determine if you may be admitted to or remain in Canada. Your fingerprints may also be shared with law enforcement agencies in Canada and may be used for the enforcement of any Canadian or provincial law. For more information on the collection, use, disclosure, and retention of your information, please visit:h.ttp://www.cic.gc.ca/english/department/atip/biometrics.asp
What you need to do next:
You need to take this letter to a biometric collection service point and have your fingerprints and photograph taken in person.
- If you are in the United Sates, you may go to a United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Application Support Center (ASC) or a Visa Application Centre (VAC).
- If you are outside of Canada or the United States, you may go to a Visa Application Centre (VAC).
For a complete list of biometric collection service points, please visit: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/biometrics.aspWhat you need to bring with you:
When you visit a biometric collection service point, you must bring the following:
- a copy of this letter, and
- the passport or travel document that you referenced in your application.
- a copy of this letter, and
Note: This letter is also your proof that:
- you have paid the biometric fee; or
- you have claimed an exemption from the biometric fee under section 315.1 of the Immigration and Refugee
Protection Regulations (IRPR) If it is determined that you are required to pay the biometric fee, you will be contacted by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and your fee payment options will be explained to you.
