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Calls for simplified visa processes as refugees are left in limbo and with limited healthcare

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Refugee advocates are calling on the federal government to simplify visa processes and make healthcare more accessible for those on bridging visas. Medicare is often linked to visas, which can leave those seeking asylum with limited healthcare options when waiting for renewals.
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