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Mexican lesbians claim refugee status

by Barry ORegan | July 18, 2009 at 06:06 am

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Barry Artiste Op/Ed
A new twist to an old Visa scam, Hey, Lets say we are gay! Surely Canadian Refugee Board will swallow that one! Since Canada recognizes Mexico as a democratic Country, though a real bad democracy, it makes one wonder if these two ladies, no doubt coached by their immigration lawyer have found a loophole in getting into Canada. Anyone who has visited Mexico, knows Homosexuality is not a major concern in this Catholic dominated country, it pretty much elicts stares, and that is it. Many homosexuals from Canada visits some of Mexicos pristine waters and exclusive resorts with no problems. To me this smells of a scam, and to be sure Canada Immigration have seen them all to be sure.

Two lesbian lovers who slipped into Canada before visas were imposed on Mexico have claimed refugee status in Toronto alleging they'll be raped or killed if sent back home.

Norma Angelica Gomez, 33, and Alina Gallegos Lee, 34, say their dream is to get married in Toronto and be happy.

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Amy Judd

at 07:49 on July 18th, 2009

Spydermonkey

at 08:07 on July 18th, 2009

Um, how would you prove it ?

Karl Gotthardt - albertacowpoke

at 08:55 on July 18th, 2009

I think it would be a difficult thing to prove or disprove. Out of 9400 refugee claims only 11% were approved last year. Obviously the system is weeding out some of the fraudulent claims. This case may be more about being able to get married.

Barbara McPherson

at 14:55 on July 18th, 2009

If it looks like a rose and smells like a rose ....

Neobarroco (not verified)

at 19:18 on July 19th, 2009

But doesnt say why the couple will be killed? Just because they are lesbians!?. Im a lesbian and I live in Mexico and no one is try to kill me, that I know.