IRCC resuming biometrics collection for people applying for temporary residence from within Canada

The Canadian government declared today that it will “resume the collection of biometrics” from people who are seeking for temporary residence (TR) from within Canada.

This restart occurs more than 31 months after Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) on July 15, 2020, implemented a temporary exemption policy on biometrics submissions for TR applicants applying from within Canada (because to COVID-19 pandemic closures and service disruptions).