After an authentic Canadian biometrics instruction letter arrives, prepare the appointment from that letter and IRCC's official collection-site information. Keep the biometrics task distinct from a passport-submission request or a decision on the application.
Check whether a biometrics request applies to you
IRCC's biometrics instructions describe receiving a biometric instruction letter, booking an appointment and attending an official collection site. They tell applicants to bring the letter and valid passport, with specified alternatives for particular protected-person or asylum situations. Read IRCC: How to give your fingerprints and photo.
Your working sheet
The following is an editorial organisation tool, not an official application checklist. Copy the rows that help and fill them with your own verified records.
| Check | What to record |
|---|---|
| Letter | Check the person case instructions and deadline on the actual notice |
| Location | Find the official collection site and its booking channel |
| Attendance | Prepare the identity record letter and appointment confirmation specified for your situation |
A practical example
A family may receive separate letters with different details. An original household tracker can show the letter holder, collection appointment and attendance record for each person. One person's completed appointment should not mark the others complete.
Before the next step
If a booking cannot be made within the stated timeframe, use the measures or contact instructions published for the case. Keep the appointment and attendance records with the application correspondence. Do not rely on an unofficial intermediary's assurance that they can change the decision or guarantee faster processing.
Continue with the guide library or save the next task in the moving planner. Official requirements can change; the source above was checked on 17 October 2026.