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[leviathan]

Your biometrics are valid 10 years so you won't need to get them done again yet.

I heard that biometrics are valid only for visitors visas, students visa or work permits but not for former permanent residency applicants ( I applied as a FSW 2.5 years ago and did biometrics then)

 

[Etzioauditore14]

I remember them asking about processing fees and right of permanent residence fees only, I checked them both first, then changed it later to processing fees only, don't remember anything about biometric, maybe I didn't notice, is there a possibility to pay Biometrics fees now?

Maybe the experts can correct me here if I am wrong but I believe if you have given biometrics in last 10 years then you're exempted from giving biometrics.

 

[mitwa1990]

I applied 2.5 years ago as a FSW and was rejected and I did biometrics then, is this might be the reason they didn't ask for Biometrics?

Yes, since you have submitted your biometrics in the last 10 years, you wont need to submit it again.

 

[Alysson]

Outland FSW
ITA received: 14th October
AOR - 7th January 2021
MEP/BIL: 03 February.

 

[maradona007]

ITA: 9 December 2020
AoR: 4 January 2021

The waiting game begins.

Same here, ITA: 9 December 2020.
AoR: 28 January 2021.

Did you get Biometrics Instruction letter (BIL)?

 

[maradona007]

Hi,
ITA 24 Nov 2020
Medical Upfront: 13 Jan 2021
AOR: 28 Jan 2021
Category: FSW
Good luck to everyone here!

We have exact same AOR Date. Good luck to you. Kindly keep posting the update on your application. We are sailing in the same boat

 

[maradona007]

I just received the Biometrics letter (AOR: Jan 2, 2021, FSW Outland), but no news on medicals yet. 2 questions:

1. From what I've read, it looks like BIL and MEP occurs together on the profile? If so, should I be concerned that I got BIL but no MEP today?
2. For biometrics, the next available appointment at the nearest VAC is almost a month away (Mar 1). Will this cause delays in processing, or will other steps happen in parallel?

Thanks in advance!!

Congratulations on your profile progress. I don't see any reason why you should be concern about MEP. In many cases I have seen MEP gets updated before BIL and vice versa. So, don't worry MEP will get updated within couple of days.
For Biometrics, I have a question too. I am from India and not sure if I can travel to Nepal for submitting my biometrics as VACs in India are not issuing appointment for EE candidates.

 

[dch31]

Any suggestions on how to get biometrics done for candidates in India? Haven't seen any update around when the centers will open.

 

[MapleSyrupPoutine]

Any suggestions on how to get biometrics done for candidates in India? Haven't seen any update around when the centers will open.

I saw some people suggesting going to Nepal or Dubai to get the biometrics done.

 

[MapleSyrupPoutine]

I heard that biometrics are valid only for visitors visas, students visa or work permits but not for former permanent residency applicants ( I applied as a FSW 2.5 years ago and did biometrics then)

You're exempted. Check the CIC website here: https://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/where-to-give-biometrics.asp

COVID-19: Exemptions to the biometrics requirements
As a temporary measure, we’ve made some changes to biometrics requirements. You’re exempt from the requirement to give your biometrics if you

• are in Canada and are applying to work, study or stay temporarily in Canada
• are applying or have applied for permanent residence and have given biometrics within the last 10 years

 

[Aspire747]

Hi,
ITA - 25Nov
AOR - 06Jan
Biometric requested on 02Feb
Biometric appoinment is on 09Feb

 

[leviathan]

You're exempted. Check the CIC website here: https://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/where-to-give-biometrics.asp

Thanks for your, this was very helpful

 

[leviathan]

Yes, since you have submitted your biometrics in the last 10 years, you wont need to submit it again.

Thanks for your reply

 

[MarkPark]

Here's the update!

ITA : 2020. Dec.23rd (CEC Inland)
Upfront Medical on 2020. Dec. 30th
AOR : 2021. Jan. 9th
Medical / Biometric Passed : Feb. 2nd 2021

Cheer up guys!

 

[WeTheNorth2]

Thank you everyone for the helpful info in this thread! My case:

FSW (inland)
AOR : January 8th
MEP/BIL: February 3rd