Canada ETA application after denied USA entry

[jonsul14]

Just over a year ago, I flew to the states from the UK and was denied entry into the country at JFK airport. The border agents there googled me and discovered I had a freelance based occupation that I hadn't previously disclosed, which they decided meant that I apparently planned to work illegally in the states. I was then sent back over the Atlantic, after about 12 hours of being treated like an actual criminal.

Now I need to go to Canada to visit an old friend. However, one of the questions on the ETA application is - 'have you ever been denied entry to Canada or any other country'.

How likely am I to have my ETA approved, after disclosing what happened with my USA visit?

And is it true that the Canadian authorities will know what happened anyway, because they automatically share information with the USA?

Thanks in advance

 

[IMMIgroup]

This is a tough predicament. If you follow the rules, you need to answer "yes" to the question. You may need to apply for a visitor visa through the Canadian embassy in London if you get denied an ETA.

Keep us posted on this development - We are interested and happy to help.

P.S. here are two articles that can come in handy:

1. https://www.immigroup.com/topics/canada-visitor-visa-trv/
2. https://www.immigroup.com/topics/border-interview-questions/

 

[jonsul14]

This is a tough predicament. If you follow the rules, you need to answer "yes" to the question. You may need to apply for a visitor visa through the Canadian embassy in London if you get denied an ETA.

Keep us posted on this development - We are interested and happy to help.

P.S. here are two articles that can come in handy:

1. https://www.immigroup.com/topics/canada-visitor-visa-trv/
2. https://www.immigroup.com/topics/border-interview-questions/

Thanks for the reply. Sure I get what you mean, but if the ETA is refused then why would the outcome of an in person visa appointment be any different?

 

[IMMIgroup]

What I know about ETA (which is not much) is that humans do not review it. You are up against a set of algorithms. But a visitor visa can be explained and is reviewed by a government employee.