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[tranSASK]

Hello experts , do we have to pay Biometrics fees upfront and than CIC will send the biometric request ? I didn’t pay upfront . And waiting for biometric .......I only received Medicals , I see almost everyone getting biometric , just wondering I didn’t get cause I didn’t pay the fees ?

 

[Yamoo15]

Hello experts , do we have to pay Biometrics fees upfront and than CIC will send the biometric request ? I didn’t pay upfront . And waiting for biometric .......I only received Medicals , I see almost everyone getting biometric , just wondering I didn’t get cause I didn’t pay the fees ?

I want to know this too! It’s a bit confusing. I believe applicants up to December 2018 were not asked bio up front. They’ll let you know if they require bio. There are a few people here who recently got their dm and ppr, but nowhere in their timeline were they asked for a bio. And currently our gckey account says we do not need your fingerprints. My husband passed his medical back in March 14. No news or update since medical passed.

 

[alaria]

I want to know this too! It’s a bit confusing. I believe applicants up to December 2018 were not asked bio up front. They’ll let you know if they require bio. There are a few people here who recently got their dm and ppr, but nowhere in their timeline were they asked for a bio. And currently our gckey account says we do not need your fingerprints. My husband passed his medical back in March 14. No news or update since medical passed.

For many countries biometrics weren't required for those who applied in 2018. Probably you don't need them too. If you do need, you'll get a request to pay for them first, and after you pay you'll get another request to actually give fingerprints.
Relax for now

 

[tranSASK]

For many countries biometrics weren't required for those who applied in 2018. Probably you don't need them too. If you do need, you'll get a request to pay for them first, and after you pay you'll get another request to actually give fingerprints.
Relax for now

Thankyou but on website it says it might delay your process . Should we pay on and submit receipt on web form?

 

[Yamoo15]

For many countries biometrics weren't required for those who applied in 2018. Probably you don't need them too. If you do need, you'll get a request to pay for them first, and after you pay you'll get another request to actually give fingerprints.
Relax for now

Thank you! That’s what I thought. Asia pacific applicants were only required to give bio starting from dec 31, 2018 and onwards.

 

[Jaskal75]

Just a reminder that you can also check the Google spreadsheet to compare timelines. Here's the link: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1WXmKcCOlbciwCa33-vKs8LqbKxOIar2PzSN7j4xBxEg/edit?usp=sharing

Don't forget to add your own information as well to help us keep track of overall progress!

Do u think it is possible to add a column for the location of applicant?

 

[Jaskal75]

I think we all sent the old checklist, but I've been reading that when this happens they give a period of grace, in June of 2018 they gave it.

We sent the old check list too. Immigration sent an email informing us if the error and told us to submit Schedule A. I actually thought it was nice of them as they didn't return the whole application

 

[ryester]

So far, the number of messages from our thread surpassed Nov, Oct, Sept and August 2018 outland threads. But I see Jan 2019 thread is catching up quickly. Everyone was excited about AOR1, MR, BR etc. We are entering the painful "Application is in progress" blackhole

 

[Jaskal75]

So far, the number of messages from our thread surpassed Nov, Oct, Sept and August 2018 outland threads. But I see Jan 2019 thread is catching up quickly. Everyone was excited about AOR1, MR, BR etc. We are entering the painful "Application is in progress" blackhole

I am still in background check. I wonder how long it will take. A few people from November already recieved their PR and the background check was done in a few days

 

[ryester]

I am still in background check. I wonder how long it will take. A few people from November already recieved their PR and the background check was done in a few days

I would be happy if I were in your place, my wife's BGC was not even started.

 

[ryester]

I am still in background check. I wonder how long it will take. A few people from November already recieved their PR and the background check was done in a few days

BTW, don't compare with those applicants who got their PPR, we are more special than them

 

[Jaskal75]

I would be happy if I were in your place, my wife's BGC was not even started.

No way! My spouse is in Lebanon where is you wife ?

 

[Jaskal75]

BTW, don't compare with those applicants who got their PPR, we are more special than them

Lol thank you for the laugh I really need it

 

[ryester]

No way! My spouse is in Lebanon where is you wife ?

My wife is in Beijing...not a good location considering all the tensions between the two countries

 

[Jaskal75]

My wife is in Beijing...not a good location considering all the tensions between the two countries

Sorry to hear that. She will get it all done I have seen a few people in other threads from there and they got the PR card. Best wishes