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Survey sees Canada's popularity with migrants rising

Published on: Feb 15, 2023 | Tags: Canada Immigration, Canada eTA Eligibility

Canada's popularity with would-be international migrants has increased by more than half in the past ten years, according to a survey published by Gallup. The analytics firm released the results of its new survey on January 24, covering not only respondents' desire to migrate but also their preferred destinations and other factors. Survey responses showing greater preference for Canada…

What are the Canada eTA background questions?

Published on: Oct 28, 2019 | Tags: Canada eTA Questions, Canada eTA Eligibility, Canada eTA Application Form

Introduction The Canada eTA application requires applicants to provide information on their personal, travel, employment, contact, and travel information. Applicants over the age of 18 will be required to provide additional information regarding their criminal, immigration, and health history under the background questions section. This section is composed of four questions,…

Canada eTA refusals and cancellations

Published on: Aug 16, 2019 | Tags: Canada eTA Eligibility, Canada eTA Refusals, Canada eTA Denied

Introduction The Canada eTA has made it simple for travellers to obtain travel authorization to Canada through an online application form. Even though the majority of applicants are approved for eTA, a small percentage of applicants have their applications denied or cancelled for one reason or another.

Get the right visa or eTA for Canada

Published on: Jun 28, 2019 | Tags: Canada Visa, Canada eTA Eligibility, Canada eTA Requirements

Introduction Since the introduction of the eTA in 2016, visitors that previously travelled visa-free to Canada are now required to obtain an approved eTA or visa prior to boarding a Canada-bound flight. Getting the right visa or eTA for Canada for your travel purposes, will depend on factors such as the passport or travel document you are using to travel, your country…

Canada is closing the Safe Third Country Agreement loophole

Published on: Mar 20, 2019 | Tags: Canada eTA Eligibility, Canada Entry Requirements, Canadian Refugee

Introduction Canada's Bill Blair, Border Security Minister, has been in discussions with U.S. policymakers about closing a loophole in the border arrangement between the U.S. and Canada, known as the Safe Third Country Agreement. Access to Canada via unofficial border crossings According to the Safe Third Country Agreement, those seeking asylum are not able to ask for…

Can a Canadian eTA be used for transit purposes?

Published on: Aug 31, 2018 | Tags: Canada eTA Eligibility, Canada eTA Uses, Canada eTA Transit

Introduction What can you use a Canadian eTA for? Generally, an eTA is thought of as a tourism document. But can it also be used for other purposes? If you want to enter Canada for transit, business, or other purposes, you’re in the right place. In this article, we’ll discuss how you can use your eTA once you cross the border into Canada. For more information, you can visit the Canadian…

How can I apply for a Canada eTA?

Published on: Aug 15, 2018 | Tags: Canada eTA Application Form, Canada eTA Eligibility, Canada eTA Application Time, Canada eTA Questions

Introduction A Canadian eTA, or Electronic Travel Authorization, is a required travel documents for citizens of eTA eligible countries. If you are a citizen of a country that is visa-exempt in Canada, or if you are a legal resident of the United States, you will need an eTA to travel to Canada. Applying for an eTA is a simple process yet does…

Who is eligible for a Canada eTA?

Published on: Jun 29, 2018 | Tags: Canada eTA Eligibility, Canada Entry Requirements

Introduction Are you eligible for a Canadian eTA? A Canadian eTA, or Electronic Travel Authorization, is a common way for eligible travelers to visit Canada. However, not everyone is eligible for an eTA. Read on to learn more about who is eligible for Canadian eTAs, as well as alternative travel documentation. …

The Ins and Outs of Entering Canada With a Criminal Record

Published on: May 14, 2018 | Tags: Canada Entry Requirements, Canada Visa, Canada eTA Eligibility

Introduction Anyone with a criminal record trying to enter Canada, for example, on a Canada visa, may find that their former criminal offenses can be a problem. When it comes to entering Canada, the past can come back to haunt some individuals. Criminal inadmissibility applies to those who've had a brush with the law or the courts in their homeland. Moreover, an individual can't always…

Canadians to Provide Feedback on the Country's Biometrics Program

Published on: Apr 13, 2018 | Tags: Canada eTA Eligibility, Canada Visa

Introduction The citizens of Canada have been given the opportunity to share their views on new laws concerning the country's Biometrics Program. Canada has one of the world's highest immigration rates in proportion to the population. It's also one of the top countries that immigrants and asylum seekers choose to apply to live in. Canada recognizes that biometrics plays a critical role…