No diplomatic status, just a US Air Force enlistee.
About two months ago, I requested and received an updated copy of my Newfoundland birth certificate directly from the province office, as my original was not in the best condition. I also ordered an extra copy so I can archive one of them and use the other as a "working" copy.
I feel pretty sure that I will receive my Certificate of Citizenship in the next few months. In the meantime, I will use my newly issued Newfoundland birth certificate to apply for a Certificate of Citizenship for my son, and to get Canadian passports for both of us. It appears that I can do all of this concurrently.
I will also begin the process to sponsor my wife for citizenship.
One last question. Once I get my Canadian passport, I plan to take a trip to Toronto. Should I apply for an SIN for me and my son while I am in Canada and can do it in person? It looked like all I would need to be issued an SIN is a Canadian passport.
Thanks again for everyone's helpful input.
About two months ago, I requested and received an updated copy of my Newfoundland birth certificate directly from the province office, as my original was not in the best condition. I also ordered an extra copy so I can archive one of them and use the other as a "working" copy.
I feel pretty sure that I will receive my Certificate of Citizenship in the next few months. In the meantime, I will use my newly issued Newfoundland birth certificate to apply for a Certificate of Citizenship for my son, and to get Canadian passports for both of us. It appears that I can do all of this concurrently.
I will also begin the process to sponsor my wife for citizenship.
One last question. Once I get my Canadian passport, I plan to take a trip to Toronto. Should I apply for an SIN for me and my son while I am in Canada and can do it in person? It looked like all I would need to be issued an SIN is a Canadian passport.
Thanks again for everyone's helpful input.