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Jan 20, 2019
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Applying for Sponsorship from UK. Do I need to get biometrics before sending my application by mail or will they request them after recieving my application??


Thanks so much!!
 

JoshC

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Nov 3, 2018
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Canada
Category........
FAM
Visa Office......
Mississauga, ON
App. Filed.......
21-11-2018
AOR Received.
29-01-2019
File Transfer...
27-02-2019
Med's Request
19-02-2019
Med's Done....
25-02-2019
Passport Req..
14-05-2019
VISA ISSUED...
30-05-2019
Applying for Sponsorship from UK. Do I need to get biometrics before sending my application by mail or will they request them after recieving my application??


Thanks so much!!
They’ll request it after receiving your application. You’ll get a biometrics collection letter via either email or GCKEY.

The only place to give biometrics in the UK is London. I went in February if you’d like any advice in the future.
 

Alicialeigh

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Jan 9, 2019
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Hi all. I've received my biometrics letter but can't make it to London until the end of next month, still within the 30 days. Will this delay my application, or is the processing still ongoing? Thank you.
 

JoshC

Hero Member
Nov 3, 2018
870
1,263
Canada
Category........
FAM
Visa Office......
Mississauga, ON
App. Filed.......
21-11-2018
AOR Received.
29-01-2019
File Transfer...
27-02-2019
Med's Request
19-02-2019
Med's Done....
25-02-2019
Passport Req..
14-05-2019
VISA ISSUED...
30-05-2019
Hi all. I've received my biometrics letter but can't make it to London until the end of next month, still within the 30 days. Will this delay my application, or is the processing still ongoing? Thank you.
People have been transferred without medicals and biometrics complete so I wouldn't worry too much. If you know which date you can go then I'd suggest booking an appointment to cut down your waiting time as the London VAC can get very busy.
 

Alicialeigh

Star Member
Jan 9, 2019
64
15
Category........
CEC
People have been transferred without medicals and biometrics complete so I wouldn't worry too much. If you know which date you can go then I'd suggest booking an appointment to cut down your waiting time as the London VAC can get very busy.
Thanks, that's reassuring! Definitely booking as I'll only be there for the day :) do you know how long the appointment takes? There'll be two of us. Cheers for the advice.
 

JoshC

Hero Member
Nov 3, 2018
870
1,263
Canada
Category........
FAM
Visa Office......
Mississauga, ON
App. Filed.......
21-11-2018
AOR Received.
29-01-2019
File Transfer...
27-02-2019
Med's Request
19-02-2019
Med's Done....
25-02-2019
Passport Req..
14-05-2019
VISA ISSUED...
30-05-2019
Thanks, that's reassuring! Definitely booking as I'll only be there for the day :) do you know how long the appointment takes? There'll be two of us. Cheers for the advice.
It's literally about 2 minutes. You pop into a little cubicle and they take your picture and fingerprints, then you're on your merry way.
 

visitorcanada3097

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Apr 8, 2019
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It's literally about 2 minutes. You pop into a little cubicle and they take your picture and fingerprints, then you're on your merry way.
Hi I'm from Phillipines
I entered Canada as a visitor last December 2018 and i applied to open work permit.

Does it counts when i entered Canada by air in my arrival there was a electronics or a machine that i scan my passport take my picture and fingerprint

Does it counts as a Biometrics?
 

JoshC

Hero Member
Nov 3, 2018
870
1,263
Canada
Category........
FAM
Visa Office......
Mississauga, ON
App. Filed.......
21-11-2018
AOR Received.
29-01-2019
File Transfer...
27-02-2019
Med's Request
19-02-2019
Med's Done....
25-02-2019
Passport Req..
14-05-2019
VISA ISSUED...
30-05-2019
Hi I'm from Phillipines
I entered Canada as a visitor last December 2018 and i applied to open work permit.

Does it counts when i entered Canada by air in my arrival there was a electronics or a machine that i scan my passport take my picture and fingerprint

Does it counts as a Biometrics?
No, when you apply for permanent residence you’ve got to give your biometrics regardless.