Canadian immigration lawyer alleges government blocked visa applications for Gazans fleeing war without explanation

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Canada blocked visa applications for Gazans fleeing war without explanation, according to an immigration lawyer representing 50 clients. The lawyer alleges the government failed to provide required reference codes or explanations for rejections under a temporary visa program, later closing it after clients missed the deadline. The Immigration Department stated the program reached its cap and processing was only required for applications submitted before that point, calling the legal challenge futile.


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