TN Status - General Queries

[debargha.lodh]

Hello !!

My employer is preparing the offer letter and support letter for my TN status and have asked me to confirm my relocation schedule. I am currently based out in Canada (Ottawa) and planning to move to US sometime 2nd week of September. Can you throw some guidance to the below pointers

1. Since my family will be staying back in Canada for a while, I am planning to stay near by across the border and I will be working remotely. Can I make trips back on forth on weekends? If yes, what documents do I need to carry while going back to US and what kind of questions do they usually ask ?

2. I have a trip planned on 1st of September with family to NY and will be back in 3 days. Will be driving from Ottawa by car. Can I directly go for my TN stamping at the nearest border during our trip, considering my start date will be 9th of September ?

3. The nearest preferrable US city I am planning to relocate is Syracuse which is approximately 2.5 hours drive from Ottawa. Any other recommendations are welcome.

4. While leaving to US on TN status, what information do I need to share with Canadian government so that I don't have any liabilities during the period I will be away from Canada.

 

[bigboy00]

Hello !!

My employer is preparing the offer letter and support letter for my TN status and have asked me to confirm my relocation schedule. I am currently based out in Canada (Ottawa) and planning to move to US sometime 2nd week of September. Can you throw some guidance to the below pointers

1. Since my family will be staying back in Canada for a while, I am planning to stay near by across the border and I will be working remotely. Can I make trips back on forth on weekends? If yes, what documents do I need to carry while going back to US and what kind of questions do they usually ask ?

- Yes, you can travel back and forth during your validity of TN - no concerns.

2. I have a trip planned on 1st of September with family to NY and will be back in 3 days. Will be driving from Ottawa by car. Can I directly go for my TN stamping at the nearest border during our trip, considering my start date will be 9th of September ?

- Yes

4. While leaving to US on TN status, what information do I need to share with Canadian government so that I don't have any liabilities during the period I will be away from Canada.

- Nothing - what "liabilities" are you concerned about?

 

[nelsona]

4. Since your family will be remaining in Canada, you will likely continue to be taxed on your US income in Ontario.
If you want to explore ways that you might be able to not pay Cdn tax on your US income, go to the forums.serbinski.com and ask there.

 

[debargha.lodh]

- Yes, you can travel back and forth during your validity of TN - no concerns.



- Yes


- Nothing - what "liabilities" are you concerned about?

@bigboy00 - Thanks a lot for your reply. I was thinking from CRA perspective.

 

[debargha.lodh]

4. Since your family will be remaining in Canada, you will likely continue to be taxed on your US income in Ontario.
If you want to explore ways that you might be able to not pay Cdn tax on your US income, go to the forums.serbinski.com and ask there.

Thank you @nelsona for your input. I will like to know more about the tax savings. Will post something in the suggested forum.

 

[kite2020]

I worked on TN and travelled Canada frequently, however in my all trips put in secondary check, fyi.

 

[debargha.lodh]

I worked on TN and travelled Canada frequently, however in my all trips put in secondary check, fyi.

Hi @kite2020,

I didn't get what you actually meant here. Can you please elaborate.

 

[bigboy00]

looks like Kite2020's status was scrutinized every time during crossing the border.

 

[debargha.lodh]

looks like Kite2020's status was scrutinized every time during crossing the border.

I see. Does it have any impact @bigboy00 ?

 

[nelsona]

It is not typical to have to be re-inspected when entering US on an existing TN. Not a worry.

 

[debargha.lodh]

It is not typical to have to be re-inspected when entering US on an existing TN. Not a worry.

Thank you for the confirmation @nelsona. Quick question, as mentioned in the initial post that my family will join me later, what should be an ideal time to apply for their TD ? Closer to their planned date to relocate ?

 

[bigboy00]

I see. Does it have any impact @bigboy00 ?

Like what Nelson says, it is not typical. Once approved, I was never re-inspected while crossing the border.

 

[bigboy00]

Thank you for the confirmation @nelsona. Quick question, as mentioned in the initial post that my family will join me later, what should be an ideal time to apply for their TD ? Closer to their planned date to relocate ?

It is better to apply together: It is easier (and more convenient); get it done when you are applying for your TN.

 

[debargha.lodh]

It is better to apply together: It is easier (and more convenient); get it done when you are applying for your TN.

I see. Will apply together then. @nelsona - For TD I believe I need to carry our original marriage certificate and birth certificate for our son ?

 

[bigboy00]

I see. Will apply together then. @nelsona - For TD I believe I need to carry our original marriage certificate and birth certificate for our son ?

Correct.

 

[nelsona]

No need to wait to get TDs.

 

[debargha.lodh]

@nelsona - Since we have a US road trip in early September, planning to apply my TN and my family's TD all together at the border. I believe I can directly walkin for the TN status stamping ?

 

[grant2]

I worked on TN and travelled Canada frequently, however in my all trips put in secondary check, fyi.

This sounds unusual, and unique to you for whatever reason.

In 10 years of TNs i've never been asked for 2ndary inspection.

 

[kite2020]

I also worked more than 10 years on TN, never happened before.

 

[debargha.lodh]

@nelsona - My TN Support letter has a start date as 16th September. When shall I be heading to the POE for the TN and TD stamping along with my family ?