eTA Application: Does declined US ESTA application count as "refused visa or permit"?
This question follows on from my previous question (see here for background). After having my ESTA (US visa-waiver) application declined, I did not apply for a full B-1/B-2 visa in order to attend the previous conference in the US, owing to time and money constraints.
Fast forward to now: I am (a British citizen) applying for a Canadian eTA in order to attend a conference later this year. Towards the bottom of the page is the following question:
Have you ever been refused a visa or permit, denied entry to, or ordered to leave Canada or any other country/territory?
My question is therefore: does a US visa-waiver application being declined count as refused visa or permit?
Thanks for your time!
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What is ESTA refusal?
ESTA applications are denied when the applicant fails to satisfy the ESTA eligibility requirements. If your application for US travel authorization under ESTA has been decided as \u201cTravel not Authorized\u201d, depending on the reason for the refusal, you may still be able to travel to the US.How do you answer Have you ever been refused a US visa or been refused admission to the United States or withdrawn your application for admission at the port of entry?
A common question asked while filling DS 160 form is question: Have you ever been refused a U.S. Visa, or been refused admission to the United States, or withdrawn your application for admission at the port of entry? You have to answer \u201cYES\u201d if your US visa has been denied at the US embassy.What happens if your ESTA is denied?
If travel authorization under ESTA has been denied, you are required to apply for a visa.Can I apply for an ESTA if I have been denied a visa?
If you were previously denied a visa, or previously refused entry to the United States, or previously removed from the U.S., your ESTA application will most likely be denied.ESTA USA | Step by Step Guide
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