Biometric extension

[krishnacanada22]

Friends,

I applied for "Canada temporary resident permit" (tourist visa) and got request for bio-metric collection. My bio-metric appointment is booked for 1st June, but I have been asked by my office to get UK work permit immediately.
I am going to submit UK visa on 28th May (and have to submit passport along with that).

The problem is I have to provide bio-metric for Canada before 16th June (bio-metric collection center needs Passport in original, which I will not have on 1st June).

In the bio-metric request letter, their is a section which says:

If you cannot provide your biometric information (photograph and/or fingerprints) or if you need
more than the 30 days, please contact Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada at https://www.canada.ca/immigration and be prepared to provide a detailed explanation.

The IRCC link provided is a very generic link and I am not able to find specifics about extension.

Can you please help - where should I contact?

Thanks in advance.

Krishana

 

[k.h.p.]

If you applied for a visa online, you should not be required to submit your passport as part of a biometrics collection appointment. Passports are only required for online applications if the application is approved.

 

[myra20sharma]

If you applied for a visa online, you should not be required to submit your passport as part of a biometrics collection appointment. Passports are only required for online applications if the application is approved.

OP needs to submit passport to get UK visa before that.

 

[k.h.p.]

OP needs to submit passport to get UK visa before that.

Yes, but not for Canadian biometric collection. There should be no conflict.

 

[myra20sharma]

Yes, but not for Canadian biometric collection. There should be no conflict.

Shouldn't he be having passport when he goes to get his bios done?

 

[k.h.p.]

Shouldn't he be having passport when he goes to get his bios done?

I didn't think so, but suddenly I'm not so sure. I suppose the VAC may need it to verify identity.

 

[myra20sharma]

I didn't think so, but suddenly I'm not so sure. I suppose the VAC may need it to verify identity.

Yeah! VFS in India won't even let you enter the VFS office until they see the passport and request letter at the entry itself.

 

[k.h.p.]

Yeah! VFS in India won't be let you enter the VFS office until they see the passport and request letter at the entry itself.

Wow. That is unfortunate.

 

[myra20sharma]

yeah! That's how they do it. But I think original passport is needed to cross check.

 

[krishnacanada22]

Wow. That is unfortunate.

Unfortunate Indeed. I called the biometric helpline and found that I need to present my passport

 

[krishnacanada22]

Is there any email or call center number for IRCC where I can contact them and check?

 

[k.h.p.]

IRCC doesn't do the biometrics in India, VFS does. You can ask them, but I think you know what they expect to see already.

 

[ilavarasimii]

Hello,

I am facing a similar situation. My passport is with US consulate for administrative processing. Expected to get in 5-6 weeks. I was asked to provide my biometrics in VFS within 4 weeks. Can anyone suggest on this?
@krishnacanada22 how did u manage your situation?

 

[ilavarasimii]

https://www.canada.ca/immigration. Its just a common link to immigration. There is no specific email id or no. to contact.

 

[canuck_in_uk]

Hello,

I am facing a similar situation. My passport is with US consulate for administrative processing. Expected to get in 5-6 weeks. I was asked to provide my biometrics in VFS within 4 weeks. Can anyone suggest on this?
@krishnacanada22 how did u manage your situation?

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