Recent content by birgit

You may be able to get in-state tuition rates, check with individual colleges on that. Your student will not be eligible for any scholarships that are only open to US citizens. Same goes for state backed student loans. Try for scholarships that are open to us or state "residents". If your...

Once PERM is filed, must the wage remain the same or can there be an increase?

Actually, Concerned4us, many of us were invited - begged even, to come here to help US companies succeed in specialized fields. EVERYONE benefits from this. Now rules are being changed arbitrarily and our lives are being turned upside down. Try being on the receiving end.

I was in no position to argue proof of ties because my spouse had been denied at the POE earlier and we couldn't take any chances. So I submitted by mail and the RFE included proof of ties. Which were: bank account, credit card, son at Cdn university.

I received a 3 year TN in April for MC. We submitted by mail and had RFE about temporary nature of the position, exit plan, proof of ties to Canada. Be prepared for close scrutiny.

My husband and I have had so many visa ups and downs for the last 10 years. The stupid thing was not going straight back to Canada when the company that transferred him on an L-1 closed and our GC process went with it. We have both been on TNs ever since. His was denied this year and I just...

A local resort advertising for canadian students as camp counselors. But is she a canadian student? We're only here temporarily so I would think so but I won't know until she applies. Her scholarship could interfere with that. It was a huge mistake not having permanent status by the time the...

I was wondering if she could possibly qualify for a J visa in the summer. You're right Nelson we wouldn't do anything to jeopardize her scholarship. It's worth $50,000. She'll have to spend summers in Canada!

I'm a TN, my daughter received a full tuition scholarship for US university (qualified as an in-state resident). The problem is we can't register her as an international student or we risk losing the scholarship so no F visa with work authorization. Any ideas about how a TD student can work...

Thanks for a little hand holding. I'll let you know what happens.

Couldn't POE tell I have an I-129 pending. TN extension is title change to MC. President and I are completing H1B.

I am going to fix my TN application. H1 is a what if. If TN is denied I won't work for 6 months knowing H1 will start Oct. 1. Why is this such a bad strategy? Because I'm doing it solo?

Hi Nelson, Yes, I do have an LCA. My company filed for one and never told me! They will not use a lawyer. Thanks.

My TN extension is pending until RFE is submitted. TN expires 4/30. Was advised to file for H1B but I'm having trouble answering question 2 - I129. 2. Basis of Classification: c) Change in previously approved employment (current TN) OR a) New employment (TN may be denied)

Thanks Nelson