Apply for TN after 1 year of Refusal

Sauga

Sauga

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I have an MBA degree in MIS from US University. Bachelors Degree from India in Civil Engineering.

I have been refused TN visa in Feb 2021, based on my Employer letter which detailed that the role was for an IT Architect.

CBP officer who reviwed my case looked at my MBA transcripts and said they are not satisfied that the courses are related to IT. (I have more than 60% courses pure IT like DBA, System Analysis..) I tried to explain that to the officer but she was not in a mood. (Could be my fault as I was not totally prepared about the process since everyone said TN is very easy process.)

1) In your opinion, was the refusal because I had a Master degree which is a 2 year degree vs 4 Year degree as required by the CSA?

Now almost an year later I have a job with very good Pharma client and was planning to go for TN.

What would be the right thing to do:
2) Get education evaluation which explains that the Degree
3) Find a job as Management Consultant which will be closer to the MBA degree I have.

Would hiring a lawyer in this case required?

Thanks in advance
 
I think even the degree evaluation wont help as the IT architect does NOT match your edu qualification.

If your Indian degree in Civil is equivalent as US - then if you apply in TN-Engineering and job description,duites,position matches that - you wont have any problem
Seems Officer saw your job title as IT Architect- no relation to your edu credentials -Mba and Civil Engr.

Hiring a lawyer does NOT always resolves issues.

TN depends on the CATEGORY/CLASSIFICATION (17 categories of TN), education credentials, job duties and title and fair salary matching the Category.

Hope this help,
 
Sauga said:
I have an MBA degree in MIS from US University. Bachelors Degree from India in Civil Engineering.

I have been refused TN visa in Feb 2021, based on my Employer letter which detailed that the role was for an IT Architect.

CBP officer who reviwed my case looked at my MBA transcripts and said they are not satisfied that the courses are related to IT. (I have more than 60% courses pure IT like DBA, System Analysis..) I tried to explain that to the officer but she was not in a mood. (Could be my fault as I was not totally prepared about the process since everyone said TN is very easy process.)

1) In your opinion, was the refusal because I had a Master degree which is a 2 year degree vs 4 Year degree as required by the CSA?

Now almost an year later I have a job with very good Pharma client and was planning to go for TN.

What would be the right thing to do:
2) Get education evaluation which explains that the Degree
3) Find a job as Management Consultant which will be closer to the MBA degree I have.

Would hiring a lawyer in this case required?

Thanks in advance
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you can try to get TN if you have professional certificate or go for 12 month quick master degree like those offered from Northeastern University.
 
The OP already has an MBA in MIS...which is very closely related to IT. He does not need another Master's degree. IT architect is an internal title, he can apply under CSA category. 60% of his courses were in IT. Lots of people are working under CSA with just a Bachelor's degree in civil engineering. The employer letter should explain your roles and responsibilities as a CSA, not as an architect, which is why the officer rejected your application. You should get your Indian bachelor's evaluated first. Since your degree was for 4 years, it will be evaluated to be equivalent to a US bachelors degree. It's not a bad idea to get your MBA in MIS evaluated as well, explaining that it's heavily IT oriented. Finally, an employer letter detailing your duties as a CSA. This letter should not have any mention of IT architect position.
 
I agree with Sam, except for his statement that "Lots of people are working under CSA with just a Bachelor's degree in civil engineering". That is simply not the case. Engineers get Engineering TNs, especially in a non-computer engineering field like civil.
But with your MIS, you have a shot.

As sam says, use the TN category in the letter, not some internal fluffy tilte.
 
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