Engineer as Independent Contractor on TN visa

[engineertexas]

Hello,

I am a Canadian engineer with a job offer in the states to be a drilling engineer consultant.

- The job is 2 weeks on 2 weeks off (stay in US for time off)
- Paid as a day rate, so I get paid for what I work
- I would be acting as an independent contractor, not as a direct employee of the company
- The company is small and unfamiliar with hiring Canadians

Will there be any issues obtaining a TN visa in this instance? Could I just bring the following to the border and be good to go?

- Offer letter
- Copy of degree
- Proof stay is temporary

I really appreciate any help!

 

[nelsona]

As long as the offer letter states it is for three years or less, that is all you need to show "temporary". That is the only proof you have or need. No need to maintain Cdn ties, either.