Denied ETA even with USA Non-immigrant Visa active

[igorcmendonca]

I tried to apply twice to a Canadian ETA. They denied it, arguing that I don't have either a canadian Visa or a USA Non-immigrant Visa. But I DO have this USA Visa (a B1/B2 type). Maybe the problem is that this visa is in a expired Passport.

But I could even enter in USA in 2016 with this Visa. The passport expired and I have a new one, but my USA Visa is valid until 2024.

Does anyone know what do I have to do?

 

[scylla]

I tried to apply twice to a Canadian ETA. They denied it, arguing that I don't have either a canadian Visa or a USA Non-immigrant Visa. But I DO have this USA Visa (a B1/B2 type). Maybe the problem is that this visa is in a expired Passport.

But I could even enter in USA in 2016 with this Visa. The passport expired and I have a new one, but my USA Visa is valid until 2024.

Does anyone know what do I have to do?

You don't qualify for an ETA. You need to apply for a TRV (visitor visa). You would only qualify for an ETA if you held a US green card. A B1/B2 is not a green card.

 

[Copingwithlife]

Are you holding a passport from Brazil ?

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigratio...forbrazilianbulgarianandromaniancitizens.html

And travelling by air ?

 

[Gie222]

You don't qualify for an ETA. You need to apply for a TRV (visitor visa). You would only qualify for an ETA if you held a US green card. A B1/B2 is not a green card.

Same issue with me. But my friends with us non immigrant visa with B1/B2 holder got approved after 10mins.

 

[scylla]

Same issue with me. But my friends with us non immigrant visa with B1/B2 holder got approved after 10mins.

This post is from four years ago and is not relevant to your situation. The rules have changed since 2019.