Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is working with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) to resume biometric collection services in Sudan.
Biometric collection was previously paused in Sudan, making it difficult for people who were unable to safely leave Sudan to complete their applications to come to Canada. This partnership will facilitate the application process for some people, by allowing them to submit their biometrics from within Sudan.
Biometric collection will be available by appointment only. IOM will contact people who have applications in progress under the family-based permanent residence pathway or Canada’s resettlement programs to schedule a biometric collection appointment. If needed, IOM may also schedule a medical exam. IOM will try to book biometric collection appointments and medical exams together wherever possible.
Only people who have been contacted by the IOM and have a confirmed appointment will be able to give their biometrics and attend a medical examination.
ince the conflict began on April 15, 2023, we’ve been processing applications for those affected by the conflict in Sudan through the family-based permanent residence pathway, and other temporary and permanent measures. As part of our ongoing efforts, Canada has already resettled thousands of Sudanese nationals and other refugees impacted by the conflict in Sudan.
We have committed to resettle thousands of Sudanese nationals as government-assisted refugees and privately sponsored refugees.