Managing Partner, Stephen Green shared his insights with The Globe and Mail on Canada's approach to visitor visas and asylum concerns ahead of the upcoming FIFA World Cup. Stephen explains that immigration officers are expected to apply the same standards to World Cup fans as any other temporary visitor, emphasizing the importance of consistent and fair decision-making within Canada's immigration system.
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Managing Partner, Stephen Green shared his insights with The Globe and Mail on Canada’s approach to visitor visas and asylum concerns ahead of the upcoming FIFA World Cup.