As part of your refugee claim process you will have your fingerprints and photos taken. These are your “biometrics.”
Biometrics appointment with CBSA at a port of entry
If you make your refugee claim with CBSA at a port of entry, your biometrics will be done right away.
The CBSA officer will take:
- fingerprints of you and your family members (14 years of age or older)
- photographs of all family members (14 years of age or older)
- All passports and travel documents (and other identity documents such as birth certificates and driver’s licenses). CBSA will give you certified copies of any documents they take.
Biometrics appointment with IRCC in-land
If you make your claim through the IRCC portal, IRCC will send you a date for an appointment to take your biometrics. The names of the family members who need to attend the appointment will be on the notice. When you go to your biometrics appointment be sure to take:
- Your passport and travel documents (and other identity documents such as birth certificates and driver’s licenses). IRCC will likely take your original documents. They will give you certified copies at your eligibility interview.
- Your Acknowledgement of Claim letter.
- Your biometric appointment notice.
- Two passport-size photos for any children under 14 years of age.