TN Visa Grace Period?

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manik79

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Hi again
In 3 weeks will be applying at a border crossing within Canada for
TN-1 visa status and start a new job in San Diego.
My question is do I have to enter the US immediatly after the approval of my TN, or is there a grace period to get all my stuff together? I am getting conflicting reports on this.

or must I pack everything i have and head there not knowing either way?

thanks alot.

-d
 
One of the requriements of being eligible for TN status is that you show proof that you intent to proceed directly to the United States upon approval of TN status. You will not be issued the status unless you either have a plane ticket, or if you apply at a land crossing.

There is nothing stoppping you from entering, turning around, and going back to Canada to get your stuff completed. Many people apply at a land POE, and then make a U-turn at the nearest exit. This is completely legal.
 
Ok lets re-open this thread quickly. I realize the question im about to ask is kind of hard to answer, but

1- if i goto the border knowing that once i recieve the TN i will be turning around, should I still pack up to make it seem like I am moving that day? What if they ask me where all my stuff is if i am moving?

2- What sort of dress is appropriate for a TN application? Should I look professional but not over the top? I.E Golf Shirt and Khakis? or tie? Suit and tie?

any help would be so great.

-d
 
manik79 said:
Ok lets re-open this thread quickly. I realize the question im about to ask is kind of hard to answer, but

1- if i goto the border knowing that once i recieve the TN i will be turning around, should I still pack up to make it seem like I am moving that day? What if they ask me where all my stuff is if i am moving?

2- What sort of dress is appropriate for a TN application? Should I look professional but not over the top? I.E Golf Shirt and Khakis? or tie? Suit and tie?

any help would be so great.

-d
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hi! I been throught that! first be calm when you get there because they make you feel weird! but stay calm! are you going there alone or with a lawyer??

me I dressed like a professionel when I went there a clean look! and they ask me you are going now right?? I said yes and then I drove a bit and then took another road and went back to canada because I was flying a couple of days later and not driving, it is stressfull but just look at them in the eyes and stay calm don't look down never! they ask sometime twice the same question in different way to make sure you don't lie so just say what do you mean?? they will give you your answer! remember that one ! question? say what do you mean?? because they try to trick you!


don't worry and good luck! :)
 
Thank you PUCEM, that is very helpful. What did u carry your documents in? a folder? a briefcase?

-d
 
Just give you a relief, I came on TN to work in SanDiego 3 weeks ago. Although I had a plan to leave the same date and had no plan to do a U-Turn. I flew from Toronto to SanDiego , the POE officer in GTAA didnt even ask a simple question. All they care was the Job Category that I am applying for and Supporting letter and my education credintials. It took me 10 minutes to get the TN, hassle free, I should thank my companies lawyer for a very well written supporting letter. Anyways, I would say it's a very simple process to me. And as far as I know, the only thing that everyone were asked, is your duration of stay. Which you need to know, that you should not show any indication of staying more than your visa's expiry date nor you should indicate about willing to apply for permanent residency while in US.
 
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