Few questions regarding TN status

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ofleurent

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Hi

First of all, I'm Canadian and currently residing with friends in the US.

I've found an employer willing to hire me and provide letters.

Here's the trick, the job is fairly technical and requires knowledge in the electrical and engineering area, but I do not have a bachelor degree. Is there a way to fall under the scientific technician even if no engineer work on site (the company has several workers with more than 20 years experience in that specific area)? I have 2 years of training in the domain plus what you could consider a trade diploma (french Canadian post high school paper).

Second question, in the event that I can qualify as a scientific tech, do I still need to go back to Canada in order to apply for TN, or will any border will do (I'm thinking about Mexico, being closer. Or an airport?)

Third question, if all else fails, what other option do I have?

Thanks in advance
Olivier
 
For non-sci tech TN, you need diploma (in that field) and 3 years experience (in that field). It doesn't sound like you have this.

For sci-tech, you need to be working directly for an engineer etc. (think of it like that person would need to qualify as a TN), which you do not seem to have.

Without 12 years of experience, you cannot apply for H1-B either (without degree).

You can apply at any border. At airport yo uwould need to be arriving from outside US.

Looks like you will be heading back to Canada.
 
Your options are to go to school and get a degree.

But first thing is to get back to Canad, you can't "live with friends in the US" for very long.
 
alright, few more questions then.

I will be applying for scientific technicians/technologists status, my job title is in the Occupational Outlook Handbook (Electro-mechanical Technician)

1. When I cross the border (Canada to US) Do I just ask the officer at the booth I want to apply for TN or should I call and have an appointment?

2. What kind of document must I present them? So far I know of letters about my past experience (and official documents proving that), letters from my potential US employer about his business and my job duties for him; am I missing something? And must these letters be notarized?

3. Must I present a copy of the baccalaureate of the professional I will be working under?

4. What kind of question can I expect to answer at the interview?

Thanks in advance
 
1. You just show up, during normal business hours.
2. There is plenty of info on how to get a TN out there. Letters do not need to be notarized. There would not be any "official documents proving" your experience. You would also need to document your training, as you require theoretical knowledge, not just practical.
3. Your TN letter should explicitly state the persons name, title and qualifications. This must be a direct report, and the individual must have a degree, so I'd be bringing the degree. Are they hiring someone to fulfill that role?
4. They can ask you anything. I would guess they would be asking about your training, as this seems to be your weakect point. They can also verify the facts in the TN letter with the employer directly.
 
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