What to Expect After Biometrics: Passport Request in Canada 2022
Are you eagerly waiting for your Canadian passport after submitting your biometrics? If yes, then you might be curious about the process that follows and what you should expect in the upcoming months. In this blog, we will take you through the steps that follow after biometrics and what you should anticipate in terms of passport requests.
Step 1: Biometric Verification
Upon submission of your biometrics, the processing of your application begins. Your biometrics comprise your fingerprints and photograph, which Canadian immigration authorities use to verify your identity. The authorities use this data to conduct security checks and prior immigration history assessment.
Generally, if you submitted your biometrics today, they will take between 6 to 8 weeks to process to completion. In cases of a delay or technical issues such as unreadable fingerprints or photos, IRCC may require you to conduct a redo of your biometrics.
Step 2: Application Assessment and Background Verification
Once IRCC verifies your biometrics, they will proceed to assess your application in detail. They will evaluate your medical and criminal background, study your work experience, education, financial information, and other supporting documents that you submitted with your application.
This process may take several weeks or months depending on the complexity of your application and the workload at IRCC. As such, you need to remain patient and avoid constantly calling or emailing IRCC as this may increase the processing time.
Step 3: Passport Request
If everything appears satisfactory to IRCC, they will request you to submit your passport for visa issuance. This process is also referred to as the finalisation of your application. It is important to ensure that your passport is valid, undamaged, and has at least one blank visa page.
Generally, IRCC will send an email requesting for your passport to the email address specified on your application. You must then follow the instructions given in the email, which may include mailing your passport to a specified location or booking an appointment for an in-person submission.
Step 4: Visa Issuance and Return of Passport
After IRCC receives your passport, they will issue the visa and return your passport through the mail.
It is important to note that the return of your passport may take several weeks, especially if IRCC had to send it to a visa office in another country for processing.
Conclusion
Applying for a Canadian passport can be an exciting experience, but it requires patience and an understanding of the processes involved. From the submission of your biometrics to passport request, the process may take several months. It is essential to prepare yourself mentally, emotionally, and financially to avoid unnecessary stress.
We hope this blog provides you with helpful insights into what to expect after the biometrics process and the passport request procedure. Our team is always available to help with any queries or support you might need regarding your application.
