Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)Cached reading
Biometric instruction letter
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What is this?
This is a biometric instruction letter, from the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Give your fingerprints and photo (biometrics) by October 10, 2026.
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IRCC Client Support Centre
From our trusted registry, checked September 26, 2026. Not taken from your letter.

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By when?
October 10, 202613 days left
- Printed in the letter
- October 10, 2026
within 30 days of the date of this letter
- Calculated from an official rule
- October 10, 2026 (policy)IRCC says you have 30 days from the time you get your biometric instruction letter to give your biometrics.Assumes: Counted from the date printed on the letter, the earliest the 30 days could start. If you got the letter later, you may have a few more days.Rule IRCC-BIO-30 · source
The clock started on September 10, 2026.
This deadline didn't start when you uploaded the letter. It started on the date printed on the notice. October 10, 2026 is a Saturday. Act before the weekend to be safe.
Where am I in the process?
IRCC application: biometrics
You applied (done)
Biometrics requestedYou are here (current step)
You give your fingerprints and photo (not yet)
IRCC continues processing (not yet)
What usually happens: IRCC continues processing your application. It may ask for more information. IRCC doesn't guarantee a timeline.
Decision (not yet)
What should I do next?
Give your fingerprints and photo (biometrics) by October 10, 2026.
Book your biometrics appointment
- Find a collection point and book an appointment (link above) as soon as you can.
- Bring your biometric instruction letter and your valid passport.
- If you can't make it in time, tell IRCC through its web form before the letter expires.
- Save your appointment confirmation here.
Official place to respond
Find a biometrics collection point and book an appointmentChecked September 26, 2026
Filed in your case “IRCC: biometrics request”.