Fingerprint notice codes

[idreemofgc]

I have question for FP codes.

Last year my husbands FP code was 1 and this year he has code 2....

Last year my FP code was 3 and this year I have not received the FP notice yet...

My question is, what is the differance between these codes and why every year we have different codes. Also FP code of me and my husband is also different ...Can somebody help us understand ?

Really appreciate y'll help....

Thanks

 

[saras76]

FP codes

FP notices usually have 3 types of codes. Code 1, Code 2 and Code 3. Here is what they mean -

Code 1 - FP of ten fingers.

Code 2 - FP of index finger, digital photo and signature.

Code 3 - FP of ten fingers, FP of index finger, digital photo and signature.

Code 3 is a rather recent devleopment. Once a code 3 FP is complete the physical GC can be mailed out without having the PP stamped first. During PP stamping they take a picture and FP of the index finger. This is necessary for the physical card. Now that this is done during the Code 3 FP process the GC can be mailed to the applicant without waiting for the PP stamping. Lately most people have been getting Code 3 FP notices but there are still a lot of Code 1 and Code 2 FP notices out there.

Hope this information helps.

regards,

saras

 

[idreemofgc]

Thanks

Thank you Saras for your explanation...

So I think since my code 3 bio is done, I assume that I will not get the FP notice again this year ...

 

[saras76]

15 month validity

Thank you Saras for your explanation...

So I think since my code 3 bio is done, I assume that I will not get the FP notice again this year ...

idreemofgc,

I have heard that FPs are valid for 15 months. So if your case gets approved prior to 15 months of your last FP, you should not be getting any FP notices.

regards,

saras76