L2 to TN to L2 EAD

[vivi2020]

I am eligible to get either TN or L2 visa at the point of entry. The good thing about TN is that I can start working imminently, but I don't have the freedom of changing the job. On the other hand, if I get L2 I can work for any company, but I should wait 6 months+ to get EAD.

Can I:
1- Get L2 visa at the port of entry
2- Then apply for L2 EAD
3- While waiting for EAD approval, change my status to TN to be able to work imminently
4- Once EAD is approved, change my status to L2 again?

Thanks

 

[nelsona]

I would start on TN if you have a job offer, and then apply for L2+EAD, when it comes in you switch.
You might have a problem if your first take L2, and then switch to TN. This would kill your L2 application, which you would have to start over again. But that would only be a delay in getting EAD; you would still be working all along.

Bottom line, if you get a TN job, take it, and then apply for L2, even if it is a restart.