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SDS study permit: no biometric request after a month — what to do

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By VisaBuddies Communityvia community — compiled from public visa forums

Step-by-Step

An applicant asked what to do when a friend's SDS (Student Direct Stream) study permit application hadn't generated a biometric request after about a month.

What the thread advised:
  1. Submit a webform to the relevant visa application centre (in this example, the Bangalore centre) to request the biometric letter — one member received theirs after 36 days specifically after raising a webform.

  2. You may need to submit more than one webform — the same member submitted two webforms before getting their letter.

  3. A webform is generally the only effective way to prompt this, and members reported receiving the biometric letter within about 10 days of raising one.


Takeaway: if biometrics haven't come through after a few weeks, don't just wait — submit a webform to your visa application centre, and be prepared to follow up with a second one if the first doesn't get a response within about 10 days.

Dos, Don'ts & Tips

  • Do: Submit a webform to your visa application centre if you haven't received a biometric request after a few weeks — this is generally the only effective way to prompt it.
  • Tip: If your first webform doesn't yield a response within about 10 days, submit a second one.

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