Time limitation for TN work

[yili510]

Hi, I have been working under TN for almost 10 years. I will need to change my employer in the near future. However, I have some concerns about the time limitation of TN. Will another 3 year under TN be considered for too long and therefore be rejected?

The reason why I ask this is because a few months ago I went to the border to apply for a new TN, the officer told me TN is temporary work permit, while I have been using TN for almost 10 years. He also asked whether I have any ties in Canada, which I replied no. I also told him I have my condo in the US when being asked. The officer ultimately gave me 3-year TN permit, but he said it will not be easy for me to get another 3 year TN next time.

I was hired 3 months ago by my current employer through a recruiting company. During the first three months I am a contractor working for the employer and paid by the recruiting company. Now as we scheduled I need to be transferred from contract to full-time employee, so I need to change my TN letter from the recruiting company to my current employer.

Will it be too risky if I go to the border to request a new TN? Please share your experience the comments. Thanks!

 

[oad]

Hi, I have been working under TN for almost 10 years. I will need to change my employer in the near future. However, I have some concerns about the time limitation of TN. Will another 3 year under TN be considered for too long and therefore be rejected?

The reason why I ask this is because a few months ago I went to the border to apply for a new TN, the officer told me TN is temporary work permit, while I have been using TN for almost 10 years. He also asked whether I have any ties in Canada, which I replied no. I also told him I have my condo in the US when being asked. The officer ultimately gave me 3-year TN permit, but he said it will not be easy for me to get another 3 year TN next time.

I was hired 3 months ago by my current employer through a recruiting company. During the first three months I am a contractor working for the employer and paid by the recruiting company. Now as we scheduled I need to be transferred from contract to full-time employee, so I need to change my TN letter from the recruiting company to my current employer.

Will it be too risky if I go to the border to request a new TN? Please share your experience the comments. Thanks!

Hi I have a few questions regarding recruiting company ( Third party).

I am also working in USA under TN status for Engineer category as Canadian. I am hired by direct company this time.

Now I am apply for another engineering job but 3rd party ( recruiting company ) wants hire me as engineer and then they put me their main client.

1) Can I go to border to get new stamp on my passport and I-94 without resigning from my current job?
2) Can I face any issue at the border if I present TN support letter from 3rd Party (recruiting company) because 3rd party is not engineering company as per their letter head.

Please explain such situation so that I could change my employer confidently.

 

[nelsona]

yili510​

The officer was blowing smoke. If you were not entitled he would noy have let you in, and what difference would another three years make. You don't ever need foreign ties for TN (even the first one).

If you were a "risk" of immigrating permanently. wouldn't you have done this already?

oad​

1 Yes. Make sure you tell them you afre keeping your 1st TN
2. No, The client is hiring you for engineering work.

 

[grant2]

Will it be too risky if I go to the border to request a new TN? Please share your experience the comments. Thanks!

What choice do you have?

There's always a risk of being denied when approval is up to an individual officer. But your situation is what it is, you can't change it without moving back to Canada and re-establishing ties which would be a rather extreme pre-emptive action.

TN is by definition "temporary" but the length of "temporary" isn't defined anywhere, so you face officers who have their own opinions.

My suggestion for what it's worth:

1. Don't let it rattle you. Just keep applying for TNs as necessary
2. Get prepared *in case* you are declined. I.e., be ready to ask for the port supervisor to explain why you believe the decline is incorrect.
3. If you're really worried, hire time with a TN specialist lawyer and prep for #2
4. if feasible, pursue a plan to get GC status. (I presume since you've been there 10 years, you have no plans to leave any time soon)