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Today, the Government of Canada that they are "resuming the collection of biometrics" for individuals applying for temporary residence (TR) from within Canada.

This resumption comes more than 31 months after (IRCC) - on July 15, 2020 - introduced a (because of COVID-19 pandemic closures and service disruptions) on biometrics submissions for TR applicants applying from inside Canada.

This change impacts all individuals applying for temporary residence, including five applicant groups that were identified explicitly in IRCC's press release:

• Individuals applying for a or
• Individuals applying for a
• Individuals applying for a
• Individuals applying to extend their stay as a student, visitor or worker
• Individuals applying to restore their status as a student, visitor or worker

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Submitting biometrics

as part of a TR application must ensure they pay the biometrics fee during the application submission process. Applicants will then receive a biometric instruction letter via email and find information on online.

There are more than 70 Service Canada Centre collection sites across the country where TR applicants can submit their biometrics, but operate .

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