I applied for eTA and they say I'm a Canadian Citizen !

[persianguy]

Hello everyone,

I live in the US and I hold a US green card, It's the second time I applied for the eTA, and both times they replied that I'm a Canadian Citizen !


"A review of your Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) application has revealed that you are a Canadian citizen.

Canadian citizens, including those who are also citizens of a visa-exempt country, are not eligible to apply for an eTA. eTA was set up to screen foreigners for admissibility to enter Canada on a temporary basis. Every Canadian citizen has the right to enter Canada and is not subject to immigration screening.

As a result, your application for an eTA has been withdrawn. Your application is now closed. You do not hold a valid eTA."

Do you know why and where I have to call? It doesn't seem applying once again may help.

Thanks

 

[Bryanna]

Hi,

Are you a Canadian PR (maybe have an expired PR card)?


Cheers

 

[zardoz]

Hello everyone,

I live in the US and I hold a US green card, It's the second time I applied for the eTA, and both times they replied that I'm a Canadian Citizen !


"A review of your Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) application has revealed that you are a Canadian citizen.

Canadian citizens, including those who are also citizens of a visa-exempt country, are not eligible to apply for an eTA. eTA was set up to screen foreigners for admissibility to enter Canada on a temporary basis. Every Canadian citizen has the right to enter Canada and is not subject to immigration screening.

As a result, your application for an eTA has been withdrawn. Your application is now closed. You do not hold a valid eTA."

Do you know why and where I have to call? It doesn't seem applying once again may help.

Thanks

Apply for proof of citizenship? That, at least, should reset any bad flags and you never know....

 

[bellaluna]

Someone who is a Canadian citizen has the same name, date of birth, and country of birth?

 

[Bryanna]

Someone who is a Canadian citizen has the same name, date of birth, and country of birth?

It would be interesting if there's an exact identical record in the CIC database.... but of a Canadian citizen

 

[persianguy]

I don't have a Canadian PR. And my name is not a common name to say someone with the exact same ids live in Canada.

What is proof of citizenship ?

 

[Bryanna]

You are a Canadian citizen if:
1. You were a Canadian PR and applied for and received your citizenship, or
2. You were born in Canada, or
3. You were born outside Canada and at least one of your parents was born in Canada/was a naturalized Canadian citizen before you were born


Nonetheless, you can check if you are a Canadian citizen by:
https://na1.se.voxco.com/SE/56/amicanadiansuisjecanadien/?lang=en&tui=25e45164-6ea8-4adb-a596-4de03b4a4e9c

Otherwise, it is probably a technical error and you can send a Case Specific Enquiry

 

[gatorengineer]

I don't have a Canadian PR. And my name is not a common name to say someone with the exact same ids live in Canada.

What is proof of citizenship ?

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/citizenship/proof.asp

 

[jasonchen39]

Hi OP,

I have the same exact situation!!!!
May I know what is your solution to this?
My girlfriend and I are travelling to Canada tomorrow and we are so desperate now...

I look forward to your soon reply!!! Thanks!!

 

[persianguy]

I decided to go through the land border. If you already bought the ticket go there and tell them what happened. I believe there should be a process for that. BUT, MAKE SURE YOUR AIRLINE LETS YOU TO GET INTO THE AIRPLANE !

 

[emigdiox]

The same thing happened to my wife's eTa, but the consular offices couldn't help us and we will travel on February... Anyone got a solution? Helppp

 

[scylla]

The same thing happened to my wife's eTa, but the consular offices couldn't help us and we will travel on February... Anyone got a solution? Helppp

Did your wife have PR status at some point in Canada (perhaps as a child)? If so, she needs to officially give up her PR status before she can qualify for an ETA.

 

[emigdiox]

Did your wife have PR status at some point in Canada (perhaps as a child)? If so, she needs to officially give up her PR status before she can qualify for an ETA.

No she has never visited Canada or her parents

 

[Bushra Umer]

I am having a same problem !
They said I am a Canadian citizen but I am not ! I am permenant resident of US and they withdraw my application
What I can do now !
Can I travel with my green card only ?

 

[bellaluna]

I am having a same problem !
They said I am a Canadian citizen but I am not ! I am permenant resident of US and they withdraw my application
What I can do now !
Can I travel with my green card only ?

Only if you enter via a land border.