NEW PUBLIC POLICY ON BIOMETRIC EXEMPTION - CANADA

Recognizing the impact this ongoing service disruption has on applicants in Canada, IRCC has put in place until further notice a public policy to exempt temporary residence applicants applying from within Canada from having to give their biometrics. 

This means IRCC will be able to fully  process and make decisions on applications.

This public policy applies if you’re in Canada and are applying for one of the following:

• an extension of a work permit
• a new work permit
• an extension of a study permit
• a new study permit
• a visitor visa
• a visitor record to allow you to stay in Canada as a temporary resident
• restoration (extension) of temporary resident status
• a temporary resident permit