Apply first for a U.S. TV and then a Canadian tourist visa?

[Sous02]

One of the "experts" in my girlfriends city told her she should apply for an American visa and then a Canadian visa. This sounds crazy to me. Your thoughts?

 

[scylla]

I'm not sure I understand your question. If your girlfriend wants to visit the US - then she will need a US visitor visa if she holds a non-visa exempt passport. If she only wants to visit Canada, then she should only apply for the Canadian visitor visa and forget hte US visitor visa.

 

[Sous02]

Yes she only wants to visit Canada. They somehow believe it would increase the chances of a successful Canadian application. Sounds crazy to me.

 

[scylla]

Yes she only wants to visit Canada. They somehow believe it would increase the chances of a successful Canadian application. Sounds crazy to me.

Having successfully obtained and used a US visitor visa in the past might increase her chances of a Canadian visitor visa approval. However it doesn't make sense to apply for a US visitor visa and then a Canadian visitor visa immediately afterwards.