Who needs to give their fingerprints and photo (biometrics)
Normally, you need to give biometrics if you apply for
a visitor visa
a work or study permit (excluding US nationals)
permanent residence
refugee or asylum status
an extension of your stay in Canada, known as a visitor record
a work or study permit extension
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get a Verification of Status document (for a $30 fee) or
replace a temporary resident document
See the list of information [IMM 5545] that could be found in a VOS document.
Applications for permanent residence: Protected persons
This section describes how to process in-Canada applications for permanent residence submitted by protected persons, including Convention refugees and members of the protected temporary residents class, through the paper-based or online application process.
Program delivery update: Protected persons applications for permanent residence go digital
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