Bio-metrics Fees Again........

[Robin1812]

Hi there,

I did my Biometrics in December last year when I extended my Visa but IRCC is asking for the biometrics fees again for my PR application. Does anyone know if I will get a refund for it or I will have to go for Biometrics again? Considering Biometrics are valid for 10 years, I highly doubt that I will have to do them again. can I link my Biometrics to my account? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Nobint]

Hi there,

I did my Biometrics in December last year when I extended my Visa but IRCC is asking for the biometrics fees again for my PR application. Does anyone know if I will get a refund for it or I will have to go for Biometrics again? Considering Biometrics are valid for 10 years, I highly doubt that I will have to do them again. can I link my Biometrics to my account? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

For a PR application, you have to go for a fresh biometrics. It doesn't matter that you have your biometrics done already for another visa category other than the Express Entry process

 

[canuck_in_uk]

Hi there,

I did my Biometrics in December last year when I extended my Visa but IRCC is asking for the biometrics fees again for my PR application. Does anyone know if I will get a refund for it or I will have to go for Biometrics again? Considering Biometrics are valid for 10 years, I highly doubt that I will have to do them again. can I link my Biometrics to my account? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

As usual, explained on the website.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/campaigns/biometrics/facts.html

Permanent residence applicants

You’ll need to give your biometrics and pay the fee each time you apply, even if you gave your biometrics in the past for another application.