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ETA canceled during transit because of my name?

Ad189

Newbie
Mar 6, 2024
4
0
Hi


Long story short
I'm a Swedish citizen with a background from the middle east.

During Christmas vacation 2021 I was traveling to Canada to visit my dad. During my transit the airline informed me that Canadian border wants some more information about me.

I provided everything I have

Then I was told that they want to talk to me, and one the airline staff handed me his mobile phone, where a lady who identified herself as the Canadian border authority started to ask questions.

She asked me the most provokativ questions you could imagine, that has 0 to do with Canada.
I gave 100% correct and truthful answers

Long story short, she said to me that there is a concern that I would apply for asylum in Canada or try to stay there, and therefore she will cancel my eTA and asked me to go back home.
I told her I have a home in Sweden, I have my own business let me prove that for you, she told me that there was no one at the airport who could do that on that day! I asked what do you mean no one? There a whole plane landing within 5 hours with 130 passengers who will check them? Why can't they check me? Sorry sorry we can't she said!

I honestly was shocked didn't know what to answer? Why would a Swedish citizen apply for asylum in Canada? What has Canada to offer that Sweden doesn't?

Anyway, I was so shocked I felt bad
And few seconds later I received an email saying that my eTA was canceled and that I provided a false information!!!!

I went back home and applied for eTA again end of December 2021. My application had to be continued in London.. And those guys in London are the most shameless people in my opinion they don't even bother answering emails!
Only 3 weeks ago, I received an email saying that my application was canceled!!!!!

More than two years of waiting and then canceled? Why? I requested them (London office) to get the decision protocol and they don't bother answering.

I applied again recently and I was notified that my application will continue in London again.. My gosh!! I feel so hopeless

Worth mentioning that during this period I was in Canada twice via the US land border..

What can I do?

I honestly feel very discriminated by what happend the first time.. To whom can I complain or ask for justice?

Second, I really need this eTA.. Would make my life much much easier!!!! What to do on that too?
 

skizzle

Star Member
Feb 17, 2024
50
18
did they ask you garbage regarding terrorism? Seems like some counter-extremism people got hold of your file and decided to cause a ruckus.

Sorry, I don’t know how to help, but I empathize with you. You’re not the first middle eastern person this has happened to, it’s very normal and they ask disgraceful questions about whether you think it’s ok to kill people & if you support terrorist groups. Really horrendous.
 

Ad189

Newbie
Mar 6, 2024
4
0
did they ask you garbage regarding terrorism? Seems like some counter-extremism people got hold of your file and decided to cause a ruckus.

Sorry, I don’t know how to help, but I empathize with you. You’re not the first middle eastern person this has happened to, it’s very normal and they ask disgraceful questions about whether you think it’s ok to kill people & if you support terrorist groups. Really horrendous.

Actually nothing like that but more like, how did you get your Swedish citizenship? I said through my ex. So she asked were you in a relationship just to obtain a Swedish citizen?
I said of course not..

But the question left me almost speechless for few days.. I wasn't even asked such a question by the Swedish authorities! How is this related to my visit to Canada?

I also wonder are they even allowed to do the border control on the phone outside of Canada?

I honestly wouldn't be as sad if I was on canadian soil and then got sent back home.. But telling me on the phone during my transit, and not getting the chance to prove myself in person...
If I booked a direct flight that day, this wouldn't have happened..
 

canuck78

VIP Member
Jun 18, 2017
55,587
13,518
Hi


Long story short
I'm a Swedish citizen with a background from the middle east.

During Christmas vacation 2021 I was traveling to Canada to visit my dad. During my transit the airline informed me that Canadian border wants some more information about me.

I provided everything I have

Then I was told that they want to talk to me, and one the airline staff handed me his mobile phone, where a lady who identified herself as the Canadian border authority started to ask questions.

She asked me the most provokativ questions you could imagine, that has 0 to do with Canada.
I gave 100% correct and truthful answers

Long story short, she said to me that there is a concern that I would apply for asylum in Canada or try to stay there, and therefore she will cancel my eTA and asked me to go back home.
I told her I have a home in Sweden, I have my own business let me prove that for you, she told me that there was no one at the airport who could do that on that day! I asked what do you mean no one? There a whole plane landing within 5 hours with 130 passengers who will check them? Why can't they check me? Sorry sorry we can't she said!

I honestly was shocked didn't know what to answer? Why would a Swedish citizen apply for asylum in Canada? What has Canada to offer that Sweden doesn't?

Anyway, I was so shocked I felt bad
And few seconds later I received an email saying that my eTA was canceled and that I provided a false information!!!!

I went back home and applied for eTA again end of December 2021. My application had to be continued in London.. And those guys in London are the most shameless people in my opinion they don't even bother answering emails!
Only 3 weeks ago, I received an email saying that my application was canceled!!!!!

More than two years of waiting and then canceled? Why? I requested them (London office) to get the decision protocol and they don't bother answering.

I applied again recently and I was notified that my application will continue in London again.. My gosh!! I feel so hopeless

Worth mentioning that during this period I was in Canada twice via the US land border..

What can I do?

I honestly feel very discriminated by what happend the first time.. To whom can I complain or ask for justice?

Second, I really need this eTA.. Would make my life much much easier!!!! What to do on that too?
Why do you want to visit Canada? Have you ordered GCMS notes to hopefully get more information about your application. How did you meet your ex? What is your immigration history since you left your home country?
 

Ad189

Newbie
Mar 6, 2024
4
0
Why do you want to visit Canada? Have you ordered GCMS notes to hopefully get more information about your application. How did you meet your ex? What is your immigration history since you left your home country?

I wrote that I wanted to visit Canada to visit my dad and my step siblings


What are GCMS notes? How to order them? And what will that help me with?
 

steaky

VIP Member
Nov 11, 2008
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Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
I wrote that I wanted to visit Canada to visit my dad and my step siblings


What are GCMS notes? How to order them? And what will that help me with?
You can ask your dad to google and order it for you.
 

YVR123

VIP Member
Jul 27, 2017
7,407
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I wrote that I wanted to visit Canada to visit my dad and my step siblings


What are GCMS notes? How to order them? And what will that help me with?
So your dad is Canadian? Did he apply for asylum?
As responded, ask your dad to apply for GCMS notes for you. It should show what happened.
 

scylla

VIP Member
Jun 8, 2010
95,833
22,109
Toronto
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
28-05-2010
AOR Received.
19-08-2010
File Transfer...
28-06-2010
Passport Req..
01-10-2010
VISA ISSUED...
05-10-2010
LANDED..........
05-10-2010
I wrote that I wanted to visit Canada to visit my dad and my step siblings


What are GCMS notes? How to order them? And what will that help me with?
How did your father and step siblings get PR? Through which program?