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    Is it possible to live in Canada and work remotely for a US company under TN?

    As the title states, I'm curious as to whether or not it is possible to work remotely for a US company under TN status as a Canadian (living in Canada, not US). There seems to be mixed responses as to whether or not this is feasible. There would be infrequent travel to the US for work-tangential...
  2. Insider22

    First time TN clarifications

    Hello all, Having perused many of the previous threads under 'TN Status', I am still confused regarding a couple of points. Brief background: 1) I'm a Canadian. My official bachelor's degree (from a university in India) is titled 'Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science'. 2) While...
  3. R

    Can I follow up with I-485 with a pending I-130?

    I'm the beneficiary of the I-130 petition submitted in May 2020 (23 months). I'm on TN status expiring in October 2022 (in 6 months). Processing times for CSC say 23-30 months which means any time between now (April) and October. Can I follow up with I-485 (I-765 & I-131) so it counts as...
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    Employer Changed Name Due to Acquisition - Impact on TN Status

    @nelsona, and all, I am currently working on TN and my employer (A) is going merge with another (B) and they will be changing the name after the merger, probably a completely different name (C). - Wondering how it is going to impact my TN status? Do I need to redo the TN paper work? - during my...
  5. B

    Canadian in US on TN status - Car Importation / Registration

    Hiya folks, I moved to the US (Washington) on TN status last year with my car (2010 VW). I got a Washington license but I didn't import the car. (A border agent even asked what the deal was with the car once, I told them that I live in the US on TN status and hadn't imported it as the status is...
  6. N

    TN Status- Employer unwilling to sign off on a dedicated "TN employment letter"

    I would like some advice on my situation. I am currently on post-completion OPT as a pharmacist for a hospital in the US. The employer is not willing to stray from their HR policies. They said they can provide me with my original offer letter (from 2019) and also a current employment...
  7. nellytech

    Coronavirus Delays - Late Start TN Status?

    Backstory I received my TN visa February 18 and headed back to Canada to pack my stuff and get ready for my flight within the next 3 weeks. Fast forward to the coronavirus situation and it’s become a nightmare from what I’m hearing down there in the US. My company has sent all their workers to...
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    OPT to TN Visa

    Hello, I was wondering if someone could help me. I’m Canadian and completed my degree in bachelor of science biology in Texas. I am currently on OPT and have a medical technologist job. My OPT expires February 2020. My employer offered to write me a letter so I can switch my status to TN at the...
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    USCIS I-129 Trends of Initial Approval/Denials, Rates of RFEs, Approval Rates After RFEs for TN

    Interesting data, see page 9 of this document, https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/USCIS/Resources/Reports%20and%20Studies/Immigration%20Forms%20Data/BAHA/H-1B_RFE_Completions_Data_-_FY2015-FY2019Q2.pdf For I-129 submitted by mail to USCIS for TN status FY2015, 95.1% initial approved...
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    With a pending H1B, would it be possible to start work with TN in August and change to H1B status in October?

    Hi everyone, I am a fresh graduate (Canadian citizen) who was selected in the H1B lottery for FY 2020. I am currently based outside of the US, but my official start date is August 2019. Under this situation, would it be possible to begin my employment with the TN status in August, and then in...
  11. I

    I-129 questions

    Hello everybody, I'm in a situation I had an interview with a company who interested in hiring me, I'm working right now in US under TN (I'm Mexican). The company doesn't provide sponsorship for work visas, I know I can change of employer thru form I-129 and remain working in my actual company...
  12. D

    TN letter advise working through recruiting agency

    Hi, I have been offered a position under "Computer Systems Analyst" category by one of major banks in US. But I will be contractor and will be paid daily by recruiting agency. 1. Should my TN letter prepared by recruiting agency mention the end client (bank)? Is there any harm in doing that? 2...
  13. D

    Degree evaluation by university of Toronto only?

    Hi, I am going to apply for TN Visa in January 2019. My degree is B.Sc. in Applied mathematics major in computer science from Iran. I provided my degree to icascanada to be evaluated and then going to take that to border in addition to other documents to get TN-Visa. In one of the post in this...
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    TN Visa Employer Transfer

    Hi folks, Looking to get opinion on following situation - I am Canadian and currently have a TN Visa with current employer A till 2021. However, I have gotten an offer from employer B for Jan 15 2019 start date. I plan to cross borders again on Jan 5 to get a new TN Visa for Employer B. Then I...
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    Upcoming TN Status Application

    I am a Canadian citizen with a job offer from a US tech firm in California under the occupation of Graphic Design. The employer has hired a lawyer who is writing up the TN letter. I more or less have the originals of everything required as proof of competency ( Gradute's Diploma in Visual...
  16. montrealtnvisa

    What do i need to do for obtaining a TN visa at the border ?

    Hello Everyone, I am brand spanking new at this forum and would like some help with respect to the above topic, "What do i need to do for obtaining a TN visa at the border ?". I am currently looking to get a full time employment in the US as my wife (study visa) is currently residing there. I...
  17. C

    RFE on duties for TN and nonimmigrant status

    Hi everyone, long time lurker here. I'm gonna keep it short I promise. With the help of the company's lawyer I applied for a TN visa. I was under a visitor visa with a permit of 6 months, and I say -was- because it recently expired on June 10th. However this application was submitted before my...
  18. S

    Procedure for applying at POE

    Hi, My TN status was denied by USCIS recently. I am planning to apply at a POE, most likely a border rather than the airport. Category will be Computer Systems Analyst. Can someone offer detailed guidance on what is involved in this? What documentation do I need to bring with me? How early do I...
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    TN Visa Denied [USCIS]

    My company used Fragomen to file my TN Visa. They have a terrible reputation. (look them up on yelp) I am Canadian. I received an RFE, and then today, received a denial. I am shocked as I have been approved for multiple TN visas prior to this, and have been living in the States for a while. I...
  20. Q

    TN -> H1B easy, or H1B -> TN? Best way to stay in US for 10 years without applying GC.

    Hello I am a Canadian Citizen with clear TN occupation. I have offer from non-profit hospital US employer but I only want to take it if I can stay there bit stable until our kids finish High School i.e. 10 years from now. So question is how to stay in US for 10 years on combination of TN/H1B...
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