Canada will require biometrics for citizenship applications starting in 2026–2027
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced plans to implement mandatory biometric collection for all citizenship applications beginning in 2026–2027. This policy change will
Biometric exemption of temporary residence applicants
On July 23, 2020, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) published the full updated instructions on biometrics exemption for applicants applying from within Canada. Under
Foreign nationals will now need to provide biometrics within Canada
On December 2, 2019, IRCC announced that starting December 3, foreign workers, international students, visa-required visitors, and permanent residents will need to give their fingerprints
Biometric data-sharing with the USA is barring Mexican workers from Canada
A new immigration biometric screening requirement introduced by Canada is worsening a chronic labour shortage at Maritime seafood processing plants, just as the two lucrative
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