Question about giving biometrics

[jetrel]

I'm applying for common-law sponsorship (I'm the PA) and I live in Canada on a temporary permit (IEC).
What's the deal with me giving biometrics? I know I can't do it in Canada, because the facilities don't exist yet (so helpful), so I'd have to leave the country to do it. BUT, I've been warned not to leave the country on an inland application because I can get turned away at the border.

I've also heard one mention on this site that I might not have to do it as I may be exempt (since I live in Canada and it may not be feasible to do it) but that might just be hearsay.

 

[Linda_s74]

I'm applying for common-law sponsorship (I'm the PA) and I live in Canada on a temporary permit (IEC).
What's the deal with me giving biometrics? I know I can't do it in Canada, because the facilities don't exist yet (so helpful), so I'd have to leave the country to do it. BUT, I've been warned not to leave the country on an inland application because I can get turned away at the border.

I've also heard one mention on this site that I might not have to do it as I may be exempt (since I live in Canada and it may not be feasible to do it) but that might just be hearsay.

Yes, inland applicants are temporarily exempt. The information is mentioned on their website somewhere on one of the biometrics faq pages.

 

[jetrel]

Yes, inland applicants are temporarily exempt. The information is mentioned on their website somewhere on one of the biometrics faq pages.

Ah cool. Do you know if I have to apply for the exemption, or will they just not ask?

 

[Linda_s74]

Ah cool. Do you know if I have to apply for the exemption, or will they just not ask?

No you dont need to request anything. If they lift the exemption at some point then they will just send you a request to do them.