Since Canada lifted visa requirements on Czech nationals in 2007, nearly 3, 000 claims have been lodged, compared with just five in 2006.

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Canada imposed new visa restrictions on Mexican visitors in 2009, angering the Mexican government.

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The visa requirement came into effect on 14 July but people already travelling to Canada will be able to apply for a visa on arrival until 2359 on 15 July.

BBC: Canada toughens its visa demands

His visa rejected, Amit left for Canada, continuing to run his SF-based company from Vancouver via Skype.

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No one knows how many ethnic Chinese have left Indonesia, but the embassies of likely destinations, such as Australia and Canada, have reported a sharp increase in visa applications.

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An indictment against Mr Abassi, unsealed on Thursday, alleged he came from Canada and was fraudulently seeking a US work visa in order to "facilitate an act of international terrorism".

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