Friend from Mexico, graduated LSU, St Mary's with MBA looking for work VISA

[lancelyons]

Hi, I have a friend who graduated from LSU and St Mary's and has a MBA. She is currently in USA on an F1 OPT visa that expires in January 23. Eventually she would love to become a US citizen.

For now she needs to find a way to stay and obtain a work visa assuming this is the best route. Would she be best suited to apply for a TN NAFTA Visa?

If so im assuming she needs
passport,
completed form DS-160 and Payment receipt,
photo
letter of employment from employer (purpose of entry, job description, length of stay, education requirements, evidence of prior visa compliance)
documentation proving education background,etc

what guidance should I give her? Does she need to see an immigration attorney or specialist and how much does this cost.

thanks in advance
Lance

 

[nelsona]

the TN requirements for Mexicans are posted on various websites.

The guidance you should give her is to do her own research on TN requirements, and find a sponsor with a TN qualifying job, starting with the firm that at which she is doing her OPT. A good sponsor will take care of the TN process.