On October 25, 2023, the Government of Canada updated instructions regarding the biometrics collection. The Government collects the following biometrics from applicants: biographic data, ten fingerprints, and a photograph. This information is taken at a service point […]
On June 14, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced the removal of the public policy allowing foreign nationals to apply for permanent residence with previous biometrics. As a result, all permanent residence applicants applying on
Starting February 23, 2023, the Government of Canada began requiring biometrics results from Ukrainian nationals applying for temporary residence from inside Canada. As of March 31, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will not
On February 23, 2023, the Government of Canada resumed biometrics collection for in-Canada temporary residence applications. Applicants who apply for temporary residence (visitor visas, study and work permits and extensions) on or after February 23, 2023, must
The Government of Canada will equip immigration offices in Romania, Poland, and Austria with mobile biometric kits to take fingerprints and portrait photos of Ukrainian refugees to help them meet the security and biometrics requirements
On November 3, 2021, the Government of Canada introduced a program delivery update on partial biometrics collection and the 1 in 10 policy in the temporary residence stream. If before in cases where applicants were not applicable
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has an urgent need to hire a global technology company to develop a new biometric strategy in response to rapidly evolving issues including COVID-19. The CBSA invited 15 firms
On April 29, 2021, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) introduced updates in the Biometrics and Identity Management Operations Unit. The Unit updated the pages for biometrics and identity management and also provided guidance in
On April 22, 2021, the Government of Canada updated the instructions for REF-CDA applications. New foreign police certificate requirements will assist processing officers in making eligibility and admissibility decisions for refugee applications. All applicants 18