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There is no such procedure as registration of foreign marriages in Canada. The presumption under law is basically that foreign marriages are recognized (with limited but well-known exceptions, like polygamous marriages). Your foreign marriage doc will be recognized in most cases where it's...

Yes, that is what is called a visa. I also interpret this as meaning you can enter on that visa before 15 April. But I'm not an expert.

If you're in this situation and in Ontario, I'd recommend getting the Ontario photo card. It's designed for precisely these situations - ID for someone who doesn't have a driver's license. Although they say it takes 4 to 6 weeks, I've had experience of Ontario getting these and driver's licenses...

For normal simple and relatively short visits, unlikely. Your six month language training in Pyongyang might get some extra scrutiny, though.

We have only included places of residence and citizenship, although I would include places where one held work permits (as for many countries work permits are effectively 'resident' status). I do not technically know but I would assume anything like 'overseas citizen' status like Indian has is...

It seems like IRCC treats cases based on whether the PR ever established themselves, as opposed to (esp) those who basically just do a soft landing and/or return to wherever they were living before. Obviously in reality there may be every gradation in between ('details matter') so hard to tell...

It's unfortunate you didn't wait for AOR in this case. No-one will be able to tell you whether applying again will help and get it approved. Personally I'd suggest applying again, include the AOR, specifically refer to the policy about family reunification and note that your biological child...

Responded in other thread. Try to post once and wait a bit.

For police certificate, you'll just have to wait, and see whether they request it, unfortunately. -On final arrival, you need to complete the landing procedure by actually arriving in Canada - but you can leave the next day if you like. (There are some minor formalities you should take care of...

Only days after becoming a pr.

I personally would answer 'no' as well. But in the end, if you disclose all of the facts, which box you tick has less importance.

And to underline: I'm fairly sure that this is not uncommon for some refugee cases, IRCC has seen it before, and will understand. I'd suggest to also attach a short letter of explanation: short, factual, and address specifically the situation. Eg "I am providing [other type of identification]...

We are clarifying because there was advice up to renew foreign passport* - which may be correct advice in most cirumcstances, it should NOT be done by (former) refugees/protected persons [at least until after they become citizens of Canada, anyway.] This is one reason why it's important to...

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/application-forms-guides/guide-5445-applying-permanent-resident-card-card-first-application-replacement-renewal-change-gender-identifier.html#5445E4 " A copy of one of the following primary identity documents...

I repeat, she should not renew her passport. Was she ever issued a refugee travel document by Canada? Repeat: have you read the instructions?

She should NOT renew her foreifn passport then. Pls wait for more detailed responses. Serious question - have you tried actually opening and reading the instructions?

My gut would be to disclose also. But obvious response here is - you have a lawyer, ask them. Now note: lawyers may tend to interpret ... legalistically, that is, by precise interpretation of the text in the question. You should underline to the lawyer that the penalties for not disclosing...

Note, I don't think it's an issue, but the intersection of criminal law and immigration is not as simple as would look. If a lawyer (or other trust sources) confirm this issue, I don't see any obvious reason that you couldn't do the rest of the application yourselves. [Side note that this a...

As far as I'm aware, however, you may wish to get a quick consultation with a lawyer to confirm.

If otherwise eligible, yes.