They have not applied because the other countries, just like Canada, have not been willing to take them.
Patrick's father has not applied to Canada because Canada has already said, “No, he won't be considered.”
On May 31st, 2006. See this statement in context.
May 31st, 2006 / 4:15 p.m.
Attorney, VCA (Vietnamese Community in Australia), SOS Viet Phi
They have not applied because the other countries, just like Canada, have not been willing to take them.
Patrick's father has not applied to Canada because Canada has already said, “No, he won't be considered.”
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