“I’m not surprised with respect to the
Venezuelan band,” said Glenn Matthews, a London immigration lawyer and founder
of Matthews-Global Immigration Law. “My guess is that . . . one, some or all
(members) have been affected by their deteriorating country conditions and our
government’s realization that if you issue a visitor visa to a Venezuelan,
they’re not likely going to leave Canada at the end of their stay.” Venezuela
has endured recent strife as a shrinking economy, food shortages and
skyrocketing inflation have caused widespread civil unrest and instability. Matthews
said performing artists with limited engagements are exempt from work permits,
but must hold valid visitor visas and electronic travel authorizations (ETA).
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