People here think that when u apply to Canada all the info u gave when it comes to US embassy is displayed on their database, this is true for student visa perhaps but not for Canada PR.
The reason for sharing this data is primarily to improve security and regulate criminal activities in FCC countries as well as to track suspected terrorists and criminals who intend to avoid legal prosecution. However, the request must meet a certain criteria such as evidence that the person had travelled from one of the FCC countries or had previously been arrested in one of the FCC countries before it can be submitted to another member country. Further, it is important to note that no information is shared about the individual in question unless there is a positive match of the person's fingerprints.
What is the Biometric Data Sharing Process?
There is an upper limit of 3,000 fingerprints to be shared between member countries, according to the HVDS protocol. Definitive proof of either:
The reason for sharing this data is primarily to improve security and regulate criminal activities in FCC countries as well as to track suspected terrorists and criminals who intend to avoid legal prosecution. However, the request must meet a certain criteria such as evidence that the person had travelled from one of the FCC countries or had previously been arrested in one of the FCC countries before it can be submitted to another member country. Further, it is important to note that no information is shared about the individual in question unless there is a positive match of the person's fingerprints.
What is the Biometric Data Sharing Process?
There is an upper limit of 3,000 fingerprints to be shared between member countries, according to the HVDS protocol. Definitive proof of either:
- Person in Question to have travelled from one of the FCC countries, or
- The said person's arrest in one of the FCC countries
- Full Name
- Date of Birth
- Country of Origin and Nationality
- Information from the visa application
- The status of the individual i.e. refugee or resident
- The duration of an individuals stay in an FCC country along with visa applications
- Criminal records (have to be verified by the BCMT before being shared)
