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Guys, have a quick question about experience letter from past employers. I really dont have them, not at least the way US immigration would like them. I am in touch with past managers and colleagues who can provide references on a personal level, but no letter from the company I worked at. How...

BigJoe, Thanks for the reply. Yes, I was on H1 and my degree is from India.

I am in the Toronto area and looking at going for TN soon. I have an evaluation from a company in USA from way back in 1998 when I was working there. Since it was done in USA, it actually says that my 4 yr Bachelor in Science Engineering (From India) is equivalent to an Engineering degree in...

Hi Guys, Thanks for your responses. Much appreciated ! .. At present, going by the responses I got in here, and some research done elsewhere, it seems like it would be a better idea to apply in Canada itself. Thanks once again !

Hi Guys, I am a Canadian citizen on TN in US. I got a lay off notice from my office yesterday. My last day here will be 15th of July. I have worked in US for a year and half. My HR person says that I am eligible for US state EI benefits. Can I apply for US EI before I go back to Canada? Or can...

Thanks. Its basically my mother (60+/does not work)) visiting.

Since there is no stamp on the passport while entering, Can a person say they are visiting for say 3-6 months to the immigration officer? Can the officer refuse entry because of mentioning such a long period of stay? Obviously it would not be advised to mention 1 month and stay for 6...

Jill, Do you have to notify USCIS of any change in your residential address? I first checked into a Hotel for a few weeks and now I am in an Appartment. Do I have to report such a change? Thanks

It was as a Mathematician / Actuarial Analyst.

If I may add my experience. Congrats Jill. I went to Pearson Airport and got my TN Yesterday 18 Jan, 2009. I went with the package the company lawyer sent me and many other supporting documents (originals/copies) if required. The package had all relevant Offer letters/copies of my...

Thanks. Well, the lawyer has sent it and it one of the documents mentioned in the letter to the TN Officer, So I might as well carry it. If the officer doesnt need it, so be it.

Wingo, Thanks for the reply. If you dont mind telling me, Do you get the boarding pass first but do not check in luggage and then go to the TN Office? How does this work? Whats that about the 30 day eligibility period for employment letter? My original offer letter is dated Nov 21, 2008 with...

Wingo, You are making me nervous. I have to go for my first TN next week at Pearson. Could you please let us know the reason for rejection? Send a PM if possible.

I applied on Dec 1, How long does it take to get the acknowledgement letter?

I applied on Dec 1, How long does it take to get the acknowledgement letter?

ok Guys, keep posted...i have been ready and packed up for quite some time now :mad: :D :(

Re: Aha...now I get it.. thanks.

sorry, FP = fingerprinting. How is the background check initiated and when? tes = typo, i meant citizenship test. Thanks.

Re: Update Monster, Congrats! just one question (bear with me if its a repeat)... When did you go for your first FP? Is it sometime after recipt of application and before tes? could you give an approx time? I am thinking of applying and leaving Canada. Hopefully i dont have to come back...

or it could be "beer" with me....:confused: