While they weren't the only youth denied visas to Canada to take part in the World Youth Day events being held in Toronto, it was interesting to note that in the small article in our local paper the Dominican contingent was the only nationality refused visas for which numbers were given.
Kinda makes you wonder doesn't it????
320,000 youths are expected to converge on Toronto soon for the celebrations for which the Pope has said he will attend. Too bad the DR young people will not have the opportunity to participate and see our beautiful country. While no reason was given for the refused visas in the article those of us who have had dealings with the process have to assume it is because of the 85% (as per consulate staff figures) who don't return to the DR after their visa has expired. Seems like the Dominicans who are successful in obtaining visas have closed the door to their own by their actions.
Kinda makes you wonder doesn't it????
320,000 youths are expected to converge on Toronto soon for the celebrations for which the Pope has said he will attend. Too bad the DR young people will not have the opportunity to participate and see our beautiful country. While no reason was given for the refused visas in the article those of us who have had dealings with the process have to assume it is because of the 85% (as per consulate staff figures) who don't return to the DR after their visa has expired. Seems like the Dominicans who are successful in obtaining visas have closed the door to their own by their actions.