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Drafty132

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Mar 4, 2021
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Hi, I submitted my application under CEC.

i gave my biometrics when I applied for work permit last year. But people told me those don’t count and you have to give them again for PR.

So while submitting my application I selected NO in the question which asked have you given you biometrics in last 10 years. If this was false can someone tell me if it will be an issue. Shall I send a web form to clear confusion?
@legalfalcon
 
Drafty132 said:
Hi, I submitted my application under CEC.

i gave my biometrics when I applied for work permit last year. But people told me those don’t count and you have to give them again for PR.

So while submitting my application I selected NO in the question which asked have you given you biometrics in last 10 years. If this was false can someone tell me if it will be an issue. Shall I send a web form to clear confusion?
@legalfalcon
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Whoever told you that you have to give new biometrics give you incorrect info. IRCC has already clarified this:

How often you need to give your fingerprints and photo
Visitor visa, study and work permit applicants
You only need to give your biometrics once every 10 years. You don’t need to give your biometrics again until the 10-year period expires.

If you gave biometrics in the past as part of an application for a visitor visa, work or study permit and they’re still valid, you don’t need to give them again.

Find out if your biometrics are still valid and when they expire by using the Check Status Tool.

Permanent residence applicants
Due to COVID 19, as a temporary measure, if you gave your biometrics for another application within the last 10 years, you don’t need to give your biometrics again.

If you’ve never given biometrics in the past, or it’s been longer than 10 years, you’ll need to give them when the biometric collection sites closest to you start offering biometric collection services again.

Find out if your biometrics requirements are being affected by COVID-19


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