No information on the differences between passports issued in 1988 and 1996 in Batna could be found among the sources consulted by the Research Directorate.

This Response was prepared after researching publicly accessible information currently available to the Research Directorate within time constraints. This Response is not, and does not purport to be, conclusive as to the merit of any particular claim to refugee status or asylum. Please find below the list of sources consulted in researching this Information Request.

Algerian Diplomatic Missions in Ottawa and Washington.

Citizenship and Immigration Canada.