Permanent residence applicants who have not given biometrics within the last 10 years Designated Service Canada Centres have resumed biometrics collection services for permanent residence applicants who have received a biometric instruction letter (BIL) and have not given their biometrics... Read More

Steps to give your biometrics 1. Pay the biometrics fee You must pay the biometrics fee when you submit your application. Otherwise you may experience delays. Exception: There is no fee to give biometrics for a transit visa. 2. Get the instruction letter After you pay... Read More

For visitor visa, study and work permit applicants You only need to give your biometrics once every 10 years. You don’t need to give your biometrics again until the 10-year period expires. If you gave biometrics in the past as part... Read More

Looking for in-person assistance with government services? Use the Service Canada Office Locator to find nearby offices offering support for pensions, employment insurance, social insurance numbers (SIN), and more. Discover locations, services, and hours to get the help you need... Read More

The Government of Canada will start implementing the digital version of the Canadian Citizenship Certificate starting June 27, 2022. The e-certificate is a valid proof of Canadian citizenship. If you have participated in the pilot project and have received an e-certificate, you... Read More

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When can fully vaccinated foreign nationals enter Canada Fully vaccinated foreign nationals will be allowed to enter Canada for discretionary travel on specific dates: August 9, 2021: American citizens and permanent residents of the United States, currently residing in and arriving... Read More

The Government of Canada is committed to negotiating collective agreements that are fair for employees and reasonable for taxpayers. However, bargaining groups representing approximately 159,000 public servants may be in a legal strike position as early as mid-April. These employees... Read More

Asheesh Moosapeta Published on December 27th, 2022 Canada’s Student Direct Stream (SDS) is a program designed to expedite applications for a study permit for international students from 14 countries. Immigration Refugee and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will aim to process applications of individuals applying through this program... Read More

As a temporary measure, you’re exempt from giving biometrics if you’re both of the following: in Canada applying or have an application in progress to extend your stay as a student, worker or visitor to restore your status as a student,... Read More