TN Visa: Education requirement for CSA Category (Need Guidance)

risen

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Hello All,
I am planning to apply for TN Status under Computer Systems Analyst category. I have a 3 year Bachelor of Commerce from India and 3 year Master of Computer Applications from India with around 15 years of work experience.
I also have academic equivalency evaluation done back in 2007 when applying for H1. Based on these 2 degrees, it states - educational equivalent in the US - Master of science degree in computer science.

I am eligible to apply for TN Status under CSA category? Looking for some guidance.

Thanks!
 
That's dangerous.
First of all, Computer Systems Analyst is already a legacy category, because you cannot write code in this category! There is an amendment specifically mentions it!

I think you are looking for Engineer category, and in your case Master of science degree in computer science is not Master of Engineering in computer engineering. After reading @nelsona 's post I find his post is very professional. And your application is having a very big risk.
I am at a similar boat. My master's degree is Master of Engineering Leadership in Dependable Software System which has an extra Leadership in it. @nelsona, is my case an easier one?
 
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I think there are only two guaranteed ways to get TN to work as SDE.
1. Get a real Master of Engineering in computer engineering, I even don't know my Master of Engineering Leadership in Dependable Software System would work.
2. Get a P.ENG in Canada.

And there is another legal concern. If you claim yourself to be Engineer without P.ENG title in Canada, that is directly against the law! But if you are claiming yourself to be Engineer in USA as a Canadian, there is some grey zone.

So if you want to make a stronger case, you have to Get a real Master of Engineering in computer engineering AND get a P.ENG in Canada.

Am I right, @nelsona
 
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Thank you for your inputs @prtnusa
The job offer that I have is not related to programming or management, its more aligned to CSA duties. So I was wondering if my degree, education equivalency - Master of science degree in computer science is ok to apply under CSA category.

My academic equivalency evaluation was done by Trustforte Corp US. I hope its ok.

Also, Thanks for pointing to nelsona. Very informative posts. If @nelsona can provide some guidance will be great!
 
Please forget the Engineering category.

This is CSA work, and the poster has CSA degrees.
 
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