Biometrics Now Required For Inland Applications
As of December 3, 2019, foreign nationals will now be required
to submit their biometrics if applying from within Canada as
- foreign worker (including extendingyour work permit);
- international student (includingextending your study permit);
- visa required visitor (includingextending your stay); or
- permanent resident
Foreign national will be requested to submit their biometrics at
any of the 58 designated Service Canada locations across the
country. An appointment must be requested and can be made through
an easy booking tool
here.
Exemptions do apply from the biometric requirements, such
as:
- Canadian citizens, citizenshipapplicants (including passport applicants), or existing permanent
residents;
- US citizens (unless applying forpermanent residence);
- Children under the age of 14;
- Applicants over the age of 79;
- Heads of state and heads ofgovernment;
- Applicants who qualify for or hold adiplomatic or official visa;
- Refugee claimants or protectedpersons who have already provided biometrics and are applying for a
study or work permit;
- Temporary resident applicants whohave already provided biometrics in support of a permanent resident
application that is still in progress;
- Applicants who gave biometrics in thelast 10 years for a visitor visa, work permit, or study permit, and
the permit or visa is still valid, don’t have to give them
again if they’re applying to visit, work, or study.
Employers who may be affected are encouraged to contact an
immigration specialist for case-specific advice.
The content of this article is intended to provide a general
guide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought
about your specific circumstances.