A study permit application for a mother, spouse, and son was filed when the son was 13 and a half (below the biometrics-eligible age at filing), but the decision was still pending once the son turned 14 and became biometrics-eligible.
What the thread advised:- IRCC is expected to request biometrics for the child once they review the file and notice the change in eligibility — this isn't something you need to proactively flag before it's asked for.
- If your file is already under active review, the practical advice was simply to wait for IRCC to request whatever additional steps (like biometrics) are needed based on the applicant's current age.
The practical takeaway: if a family member ages into biometrics eligibility while your application is pending, expect IRCC to request it as part of their review rather than needing to submit it proactively — just be ready to respond promptly when the request comes.