Do I need to give biometrics for PR card renewal?

[mugs60]

Hello and thanks in advance for responding.

I'm going to be applying to renew my PR card in May of this year. I am a U.S. citizen living in Canada for many years as a PR. Last renewed my PR card in 2015.

I've read the section on Biometrics in the application form but it's still not clear to me whether I need them. It states that a U.S. citizen needs biometrics if applying for a PR card but what if you're renewing? Or is it the same thing?

Also, is there a number to call to talk to someonebat IRCC?

thanks

 

[Pandith]

If you are applying for a visitor visa or work / study permit, you only need to give your biometrics once every 10 years. However, if you have an application refused and you later reapply, you will need to renew your biometrics.

If you are applying for permanent residence, IRCC says you will need to give your biometrics and pay the fee regardless of whether you provided your biometrics in the past to support a visitor visa, study or work permit application or a different application for permanent residence.

Check if it is needed to give biometrics or not using Check Status Tool.

 

[lampbreaker]

You will get a request for biometrics if required. You don't have to do it beforehand.