Program delivery update: Biometric instructions for protected persons applying for permanent residence

This section contains policy, procedures and guidance used by IRCC staff. It is posted on the department’s website as a courtesy to stakeholders.

September 7, 2023

The instructions for applications for permanent residence by protected persons have been updated to reflect the fact that the biometrics public policy ended on June 14, 2023. See Program delivery update: Removal of the public policy exempting foreign nationals with previous biometrics on file who are applying for permanent residence from biometrics.

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