Biometric Residence Permit

[mwhollister]

Hi. I have an appointment for my FLR(M) visa to be extended on November 13 and am currently weeding through the application and have arrived at Section 9: Biometric residence permit. I know that I had to send biometric information when I applied for my first visa in 2013 when I was residing in the USA. However, I did not receive a biometric residence permit - just a visa in my passport. Does anyone know if I have to get a biometric residence permit prior to my appointment on November 13 or will they do that for me there since it is the premium service. I have read the application and guidance notes countless times and am unable to find a straightforward answer so any assistance would be most helpful.

Thanks in advance!

[Casa]

Biometrics will be taken on the day at the PSC.

[Biohazard]

hi i am confused on that section too. ive got a fiancee visa in my passport and they took my biometrics in Ottawa . Is it the same thing or different ? biometric residence permit and the visa ive got with my picture and fingerprinted taken ? Help i wonder if i need to tick YES or NO in that section. thank you.

[CR001]

You don't have a biometric resident permit (which is a card). You have a visa in your passport. So you tick no if you do not have a card type visa.

When/if you are approved for FLR(M), you will receive a biometric residence permit and NOT a visa stuck in your passport. Your biometrics (fingerprints and photo) will be taken on the day as part of your appointment process.

[Biohazard]

Thank you for your help. i understand now what is the difference.