Denied Canadian ETA because of my purpose of travel and ties to my country of residence. How should I reapply?
I was denied an ETA application into Canada because of my purpose of travel and ties to Canada or country of residence.
I am a 20 year old engineering student in Turkey who has been to America on tour before. I want to apply for visa to tour Canada for two weeks in January.
The only tie I have here is an educational tie.
Will it help if I reapply with a letter from my university here and also an invitation from a Canadian resident? Or is it better if I return to my home country Nigeria and re-apply.
visas canada visa-refusals nigerian-citizens
edited Jan 29 '17 at 12:34
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I was denied an ETA application into Canada because of my purpose of travel and ties to Canada or country of residence.
I am a 20 year old engineering student in Turkey who has been to America on tour before. I want to apply for visa to tour Canada for two weeks in January.
The only tie I have here is an educational tie.
Will it help if I reapply with a letter from my university here and also an invitation from a Canadian resident? Or is it better if I return to my home country Nigeria and re-apply.
visas canada visa-refusals nigerian-citizens
edited Jan 29 '17 at 12:34
JonathanReez♦
48.8k38231495
asked Dec 22 '16 at 6:34
opeyemiopeyemi
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I'd be impressed if there is still time for you to organise a 2-wk January trip, even if next time your application were accepted (seems unlikely it would be). See here for example - I saw 112 days processing required (from Nigeria, admittedly only 4 from Turkey).
– pnuts
Dec 22 '16 at 10:20
I do not understand how your American tour has any interest for this question.
– Vince
Dec 22 '16 at 13:19
2
@Vince I took that to be the "evidence of other foreign travel" that is sometimes asked when applying for visas and seems may make their issue more likely..
– pnuts
Dec 22 '16 at 13:27
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I was denied an ETA application into Canada because of my purpose of travel and ties to Canada or country of residence.
I am a 20 year old engineering student in Turkey who has been to America on tour before. I want to apply for visa to tour Canada for two weeks in January.
The only tie I have here is an educational tie.
Will it help if I reapply with a letter from my university here and also an invitation from a Canadian resident? Or is it better if I return to my home country Nigeria and re-apply.
visas canada visa-refusals nigerian-citizens
edited Jan 29 '17 at 12:34
JonathanReez♦
48.8k38231495
asked Dec 22 '16 at 6:34
opeyemiopeyemi
142
I was denied an ETA application into Canada because of my purpose of travel and ties to Canada or country of residence.
I am a 20 year old engineering student in Turkey who has been to America on tour before. I want to apply for visa to tour Canada for two weeks in January.
The only tie I have here is an educational tie.
Will it help if I reapply with a letter from my university here and also an invitation from a Canadian resident? Or is it better if I return to my home country Nigeria and re-apply.
visas canada visa-refusals nigerian-citizens
visas canada visa-refusals nigerian-citizens
edited Jan 29 '17 at 12:34
JonathanReez♦
48.8k38231495
asked Dec 22 '16 at 6:34
opeyemiopeyemi
142
edited Jan 29 '17 at 12:34
JonathanReez♦
48.8k38231495
asked Dec 22 '16 at 6:34
opeyemiopeyemi
142
edited Jan 29 '17 at 12:34
JonathanReez♦
48.8k38231495
edited Jan 29 '17 at 12:34
JonathanReez♦
48.8k38231495
edited Jan 29 '17 at 12:34
JonathanReez♦
48.8k38231495
48.8k38231495
asked Dec 22 '16 at 6:34
opeyemiopeyemi
142
asked Dec 22 '16 at 6:34
opeyemiopeyemi
142
asked Dec 22 '16 at 6:34
opeyemiopeyemi
142
142
3
I'd be impressed if there is still time for you to organise a 2-wk January trip, even if next time your application were accepted (seems unlikely it would be). See here for example - I saw 112 days processing required (from Nigeria, admittedly only 4 from Turkey).
– pnuts
Dec 22 '16 at 10:20
I do not understand how your American tour has any interest for this question.
– Vince
Dec 22 '16 at 13:19
2
@Vince I took that to be the "evidence of other foreign travel" that is sometimes asked when applying for visas and seems may make their issue more likely..
– pnuts
Dec 22 '16 at 13:27
add a comment |
3
I'd be impressed if there is still time for you to organise a 2-wk January trip, even if next time your application were accepted (seems unlikely it would be). See here for example - I saw 112 days processing required (from Nigeria, admittedly only 4 from Turkey).
– pnuts
Dec 22 '16 at 10:20
I do not understand how your American tour has any interest for this question.
– Vince
Dec 22 '16 at 13:19
2
@Vince I took that to be the "evidence of other foreign travel" that is sometimes asked when applying for visas and seems may make their issue more likely..
– pnuts
Dec 22 '16 at 13:27
3
3
I'd be impressed if there is still time for you to organise a 2-wk January trip, even if next time your application were accepted (seems unlikely it would be). See here for example - I saw 112 days processing required (from Nigeria, admittedly only 4 from Turkey).
– pnuts
Dec 22 '16 at 10:20
I'd be impressed if there is still time for you to organise a 2-wk January trip, even if next time your application were accepted (seems unlikely it would be). See here for example - I saw 112 days processing required (from Nigeria, admittedly only 4 from Turkey).
– pnuts
Dec 22 '16 at 10:20
I do not understand how your American tour has any interest for this question.
– Vince
Dec 22 '16 at 13:19
I do not understand how your American tour has any interest for this question.
– Vince
Dec 22 '16 at 13:19
2
2
@Vince I took that to be the "evidence of other foreign travel" that is sometimes asked when applying for visas and seems may make their issue more likely..
– pnuts
Dec 22 '16 at 13:27
@Vince I took that to be the "evidence of other foreign travel" that is sometimes asked when applying for visas and seems may make their issue more likely..
– pnuts
Dec 22 '16 at 13:27
add a comment |
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First off being a Nigerian citizen, you are not eligible for an ETA to Canada unless you are a US Permanent Resident, which it would appear you are not.
For a visitors visa as a student, it is pretty standard that you get a letter from your school indicating you're enrolled and that the duration of visit will not affect your studies.
If you're going as a tourist as you indicate, you don't need an invitation letter from a resident of Canada. You will need hotel bookings, proof of having booked a tour with a tour company (if that is your mode of tourism), etc
Finally as to whether it is better to apply from Turkey or Canada, it shouldn't make a difference. As a student in Turkey you are allowed to apply from Turkey per the Canadian Government website. You can apply online or using paper. See below:
If you are applying on paper we recommend that you apply for a visa
from your home country. However, if you are legally admitted to the
country you are currently in, you can apply at your nearest visa
application centre (VAC). The VAC can help make sure your
application is complete and that all proper documentation is included.
You must state clearly on your application why you have not applied in your normal country of residence.
Supporting Documents
Travel History
Passport
Proof of Financial Resource of Supporter
Proof of Means of Financial Support
Digital photo
Purpose of Travel
Family Information (IMM5645)
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First off being a Nigerian citizen, you are not eligible for an ETA to Canada unless you are a US Permanent Resident, which it would appear you are not.
For a visitors visa as a student, it is pretty standard that you get a letter from your school indicating you're enrolled and that the duration of visit will not affect your studies.
If you're going as a tourist as you indicate, you don't need an invitation letter from a resident of Canada. You will need hotel bookings, proof of having booked a tour with a tour company (if that is your mode of tourism), etc
Finally as to whether it is better to apply from Turkey or Canada, it shouldn't make a difference. As a student in Turkey you are allowed to apply from Turkey per the Canadian Government website. You can apply online or using paper. See below:
If you are applying on paper we recommend that you apply for a visa
from your home country. However, if you are legally admitted to the
country you are currently in, you can apply at your nearest visa
application centre (VAC). The VAC can help make sure your
application is complete and that all proper documentation is included.
You must state clearly on your application why you have not applied in your normal country of residence.
Supporting Documents
Travel History
Passport
Proof of Financial Resource of Supporter
Proof of Means of Financial Support
Digital photo
Purpose of Travel
Family Information (IMM5645)
answered Feb 12 '17 at 13:01
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First off being a Nigerian citizen, you are not eligible for an ETA to Canada unless you are a US Permanent Resident, which it would appear you are not.
For a visitors visa as a student, it is pretty standard that you get a letter from your school indicating you're enrolled and that the duration of visit will not affect your studies.
If you're going as a tourist as you indicate, you don't need an invitation letter from a resident of Canada. You will need hotel bookings, proof of having booked a tour with a tour company (if that is your mode of tourism), etc
Finally as to whether it is better to apply from Turkey or Canada, it shouldn't make a difference. As a student in Turkey you are allowed to apply from Turkey per the Canadian Government website. You can apply online or using paper. See below:
If you are applying on paper we recommend that you apply for a visa
from your home country. However, if you are legally admitted to the
country you are currently in, you can apply at your nearest visa
application centre (VAC). The VAC can help make sure your
application is complete and that all proper documentation is included.
You must state clearly on your application why you have not applied in your normal country of residence.
Supporting Documents
Travel History
Passport
Proof of Financial Resource of Supporter
Proof of Means of Financial Support
Digital photo
Purpose of Travel
Family Information (IMM5645)
answered Feb 12 '17 at 13:01
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First off being a Nigerian citizen, you are not eligible for an ETA to Canada unless you are a US Permanent Resident, which it would appear you are not.
For a visitors visa as a student, it is pretty standard that you get a letter from your school indicating you're enrolled and that the duration of visit will not affect your studies.
If you're going as a tourist as you indicate, you don't need an invitation letter from a resident of Canada. You will need hotel bookings, proof of having booked a tour with a tour company (if that is your mode of tourism), etc
Finally as to whether it is better to apply from Turkey or Canada, it shouldn't make a difference. As a student in Turkey you are allowed to apply from Turkey per the Canadian Government website. You can apply online or using paper. See below:
If you are applying on paper we recommend that you apply for a visa
from your home country. However, if you are legally admitted to the
country you are currently in, you can apply at your nearest visa
application centre (VAC). The VAC can help make sure your
application is complete and that all proper documentation is included.
You must state clearly on your application why you have not applied in your normal country of residence.
Supporting Documents
Travel History
Passport
Proof of Financial Resource of Supporter
Proof of Means of Financial Support
Digital photo
Purpose of Travel
Family Information (IMM5645)
answered Feb 12 '17 at 13:01
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First off being a Nigerian citizen, you are not eligible for an ETA to Canada unless you are a US Permanent Resident, which it would appear you are not.
For a visitors visa as a student, it is pretty standard that you get a letter from your school indicating you're enrolled and that the duration of visit will not affect your studies.
If you're going as a tourist as you indicate, you don't need an invitation letter from a resident of Canada. You will need hotel bookings, proof of having booked a tour with a tour company (if that is your mode of tourism), etc
Finally as to whether it is better to apply from Turkey or Canada, it shouldn't make a difference. As a student in Turkey you are allowed to apply from Turkey per the Canadian Government website. You can apply online or using paper. See below:
If you are applying on paper we recommend that you apply for a visa
from your home country. However, if you are legally admitted to the
country you are currently in, you can apply at your nearest visa
application centre (VAC). The VAC can help make sure your
application is complete and that all proper documentation is included.
You must state clearly on your application why you have not applied in your normal country of residence.
Supporting Documents
Travel History
Passport
Proof of Financial Resource of Supporter
Proof of Means of Financial Support
Digital photo
Purpose of Travel
Family Information (IMM5645)
answered Feb 12 '17 at 13:01
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I'd be impressed if there is still time for you to organise a 2-wk January trip, even if next time your application were accepted (seems unlikely it would be). See here for example - I saw 112 days processing required (from Nigeria, admittedly only 4 from Turkey).
– pnuts
Dec 22 '16 at 10:20
I do not understand how your American tour has any interest for this question.
– Vince
Dec 22 '16 at 13:19
2
@Vince I took that to be the "evidence of other foreign travel" that is sometimes asked when applying for visas and seems may make their issue more likely..
– pnuts
Dec 22 '16 at 13:27