Updating marital status after landing as a PR

[npsl25]

Hi folks,
I find myself in a unique situation and hoping to get some clarity. My PR got approved in 2020 but couldn't travel as flights got suspended. i was single that time but later got married and divorced. Then, in 2022 i was asked by IRCC if i am still interested in moving. i said yes and filled out the online form. in the form i was asked for dependents which i marked as none and added a note explaining my situation that i got married but now separated so no dependents to travel or sponsor later. Then i got approval email and asked to submit passport. Long story short, i landed as PR in 2024 and since then working here. Upon landing, i signed my entry form which still listed me as single as in my mind, i had already informed IRCC about my situation and i am currently single (as in divorced).
Now, while filing taxes, it hit me that my actual status should be divorced and not single but i am listed as single with IRCC. i am a bit worried if it might cause a problem for me when a submit my citizenship application or applying for spousal PR whenever i get married in future.
I see 2 options: inform IRCC about it again and get my status updated as divorced OR continue as single and when i get married again, apply for spousal PR without mentioning previous divorce. what would you recommend? i am afraid if i do update IRCC retrospectively now, it might be called misrepresentation that i didn't declare my true status upon landing, considering how strict Canada is getting and want people to leave.
Thanks in advance for your suggestions/experience.

 

[armoured]

I see 2 options: inform IRCC about it again and get my status updated as divorced OR continue as single and when i get married again, apply for spousal PR without mentioning previous divorce. what would you recommend? i am afraid if i do update IRCC retrospectively now, it might be called misrepresentation that i didn't declare my true status upon landing, considering how strict Canada is getting and want people to leave.
Thanks in advance for your suggestions/experience.

The difference between single and divorced is minor in this context. No need to update them, they won't bother updating your file.

Citizenship: they only collect the information there for statistics purposes, as far as I'm aware.

Future sponsorship: at that point you will have to show both that you got legally divorced and legally re-married - and to get legally remarried in Canada you'll need to show it was a valid divorce. (Can't speak for other jurisdictions i.e. if you get remarried elswhere what you'll need to show - but you'll still need the divorce papers to sponsor a spouse at that point)

 

[npsl25]

Thanks a lot. Yes, i do have the legal documents. i guess that's why they didn't bother when i initially informed them. i thought it was an oversight during rush of covid time and won't be anymore.

The difference between single and divorced is minor in this context. No need to update them, they won't bother updating your file.

Citizenship: they only collect the information there for statistics purposes, as far as I'm aware.

Future sponsorship: at that point you will have to show both that you got legally divorced and legally re-married - and to get legally remarried in Canada you'll need to show it was a valid divorce. (Can't speak for other jurisdictions i.e. if you get remarried elswhere what you'll need to show - but you'll still need the divorce papers to sponsor a spouse at that point)

 

[armoured]

Thanks a lot. Yes, i do have the legal documents. i guess that's why they didn't bother when i initially informed them. i thought it was an oversight during rush of covid time and won't be anymore.

No, at that stage, they don't much care that you were legally divorced or not - your problem. The issue would only arise if you'd attempted to sponsor your (allegedly) divorced spouse, at which point - you'd be seen to have misrepresented before when you said you were divorced.

 

[milon45]

Hi folks,
I find myself in a unique situation and hoping to get some clarity. My PR got approved in 2020 but couldn't travel as flights got suspended. i was single that time but later got married and divorced. Then, in 2022 i was asked by IRCC if i am still interested in moving. i said yes and filled out the online form. in the form i was asked for dependents which i marked as none and added a note explaining my situation that i got married but now separated so no dependents to travel or sponsor later. Then i got approval email and asked to submit passport. Long story short, i landed as PR in 2024 and since then working here. Upon landing, i signed my entry form which still listed me as single as in my mind, i had already informed IRCC about my situation and i am currently single (as in divorced).
Now, while filing taxes, it hit me that my actual status should be divorced and not single but i am listed as single with IRCC. i am a bit worried if it might cause a problem for me when a submit my citizenship application or applying for spousal PR whenever i get married in future.
I see 2 options: inform IRCC about it again and get my status updated as divorced OR continue as single and when i get married again, apply for spousal PR without mentioning previous divorce. what would you recommend? i am afraid if i do update IRCC retrospectively now, it might be called misrepresentation that i didn't declare my true status upon landing, considering how strict Canada is getting and want people to leave.
Thanks in advance for your suggestions/experience.
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It’s best to update your status with IRCC to reflect that you are divorced. This will ensure your records are accurate and consistent. Failing to update your status could cause issues later, especially when applying for spousal PR or citizenship. Being transparent now will prevent potential complications in the future.

 

[armoured]

It’s best to update your status with IRCC to reflect that you are divorced. This will ensure your records are accurate and consistent. Failing to update your status could cause issues later, especially when applying for spousal PR or citizenship. Being transparent now will prevent potential complications in the future.

IRCC does not 'keep a file' on marital status of PRs. There's no requirement to update on an ongoing basis. You provide the new infomration when it's relevant, like submitting a new application.