There is a regulatory proposal for implementing the expansion of biometrics collection to all persons applying for temporary or permanent residence (including all those applying for a temporary or permanent resident visa or status, work permit, study permit, or temporary resident permit) under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (the Act). The proposed Regulations will exempt certain applicants from the biometrics collection requirement (e.g. applicants under the age of 14 years).
This legislative amendment is anticipated to be brought into force on July 31, 2018.
For more information read the regulatory proposal.
