Canadian immigrating to US on TN visa, planning to marry

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turonga

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I'm a Canadian citizen who is engaged to marry a US Citizen. I'm a software developer.

It looks like the quickest way for us to live together is for me to get a TN visa to work in the USA, marry my fiancee, then apply for change of status to become a permanent resident.

Am I right? Are there any flaws with this plan?
 
At first glance, and only speaking from personal experience through my Canadian spouse, the first red flag for you will be your job title - "software developer". I believe you will need to meet the job description under a different title, e.g. computer systems analyst. I don't believe that a software developer is eligible for a TN.

See this in this link Appendix 1603.D.1

Professionals

http://www.nafta-sec-alena.org/en/view.aspx?x=343&mtpiID=147#Ap1603.D.1

They are exceptionally fussy about job titles and letters of offer etc.

I am sure nelsona will let you know for sure.

All the best

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TN Status

Hi,

You have entitled as "Software Developer". I hope you are not eligible for TN . You may refer to this link.

Disclaimer: The information provided is of a general nature and is not intended to be construed as legal advice.



turonga said:
I'm a Canadian citizen who is engaged to marry a US Citizen. I'm a software developer.

It looks like the quickest way for us to live together is for me to get a TN visa to work in the USA, marry my fiancee, then apply for change of status to become a permanent resident.

Am I right? Are there any flaws with this plan?
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Hi turonga

I'm not sure if you are still reading as your post was several weeks ago.

There are huge flaws with your plan, starting with your phrase "immigrating to US on TN visa"
1. You CANNOT have immigration intent on TN, and
2. TN is a status not a visa.

You need to spend an evening or two reading everything about TN status here on this forum to educate yourself. Many people on here, nelsona in particular, spend tons of time answering a lot of questions, but it works best if you start by learning as much as you can by reading, and then asking your questions. What I and many have learned the hard way is that you CANNOT afford assumptions, ignorance or naivete. You risk being denied at the border or worse.

Good luck
a previous TNer
 
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