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Query responses are replies to focused queries or requests for Information that are submitted in the course of the refugee status determination process.
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Iran/United Arab Emirates (UAE): Illegal exit via boat or ferry from Bandar Abbas, Iran to Dubai, UAE; enforcement practices against illegal entry into Dubai, UAE

16 March 2000 | Publisher: Canada: Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada | Document type: Query Responses

Bangladesh: Profile of high-ranking BNP official Syed Adul Khaleque, especially his alleged December 1998 defection to the AL, and on any conflict with political opponents; names of and information of any of Khaleque's sons; and whether high-profile opposition officials or former high-profile opposition officials can seek effective redress in the courts

16 September 1999 | Publisher: Canada: Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada | Document type: Query Responses

Iran/Turkey: Illegal exit to Turkey including possible routes, availability of smugglers and border security, and approximate costs (1998-1999)

23 August 1999 | Publisher: Canada: Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada | Document type: Query Responses

Cuba: The different types of temporary exit permits issued by the Cuban government which authorize short-term visits abroad; whether the Cuban government issues a separate document authorizing the return of the temporary exit permit holder or whether the exit permit constitutes the return permit; whether a Cuban may lawfully re-enter Cuba if his/her exit permit has expired or whether it would be necessary to obtain a renewed permit from a Cuban embassy or consulate; under what circumstances would the Cuban embassy or consulate not grant extensions or renewals of the permit; what the penalties are for overstaying an exit permit or illegally exiting the country; whether a Cuban who has overstayed an exit permit would be barred from obtaining or less likely to obtain another exit permit in the future; whether there are any cases of Cubans who have arrested or sentenced for overstaying an exit permit; whether it is still illegal for Cubans to make a refugee claim, and if so, whether the legal provision to this effect is enforced and whether Cubans have been charged under this provision (January 1999 to present)

1 June 1999 | Publisher: Canada: Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada | Document type: Query Responses

China: Update to CHN5167 of 21 June 1990 on the consequences to an official of a government-owned company who defects while outside of China on business and returns or is returned to China; whether the fact that the defection had been reported and/or that the official had converted to Christianity would have any effect on the consequences

1 March 1999 | Publisher: Canada: Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada | Document type: Query Responses

Iran: Information on exit and entry procedures at airports and land borders, passports, illegal travel, return of draft evaders and deserters to Iran, identity documents (birth registration, civil extracts, civil books and family booklet), marriage and divorce certificates, military service and military service exemption cards, licenses, registration of companies, job and leave certificates, and court documents

1 February 1998 | Publisher: Canada: Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada | Document type: Query Responses

Cuba: Information on members of Cuban musical groups who arrive in Canada for performances and defect, and then return to Cuba; on possible Cuban government retribution for defecting, on the possible composition of the musical retinue, and on the accompanying state security agent, if any

1 July 1997 | Publisher: Canada: Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada | Document type: Query Responses

Viet Nam: Information on a north Vietnamese trade delegation which arrived in Edmonton, Alberta for the Klondike Trade Show on 12 July 1996, including a list of the members of that delegation, whether any members of the members "skipped out," and if so, names of those who defected

1 June 1997 | Publisher: Canada: Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada | Document type: Query Responses

Cuba: Information on the defection of José Luis Callado to Chile in July 1994

1 April 1997 | Publisher: Canada: Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada | Document type: Query Responses

China: Information on the penalties for illegal exit from the People's Republic of China since 1993

1 October 1996 | Publisher: Canada: Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada | Document type: Query Responses

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