Anglican Journal News: Denial of visitor visas for Anglicans draws fire
ART BABYCH
Sep 30, 2009
New Democrat Immigration Critic Olivia Chow is calling for a "free and
fair" appeals process in the wake of the denial of visitor visas to 11
Anglicans from Myanmar.
The group had been invited by the Anglican diocese of British Columbia
to take part in a cultural exchange.
"Decisions appear to be made on a whim, and refusals seem to be more
likely for applicants who are not from European countries," said Chow at
a news conference on Parliament Hill Sept. 29. "Without a free appeals
process, like in the UK and Australia, applicants are left high and dry.
They don't have their visa and they don't have their money."
To read the full story, please visit the Anglican Journal website,
www.anglicanjournal.com
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