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The journey toward obtaining a visa can often seem like a daunting process. The web of regulations and paperwork that need to be navigated can often deter individuals from pursuing their dreams of working in the United States. Recently, we had the pleasure of working with a client to obtain TN Visa status as a Software Engineer.
Understanding the intricacies of international visas can be a daunting task. Among them, the TN Visa, a non-immigrant visa designed for qualified Canadian and Mexican citizens, is often a topic of interest. Here, we’ll address the top 10 most common queries related to this visa, making your quest for knowledge a little bit easier.
Enjoying the freedom of unrestricted travel under TN Visa status as a U.S. employee has its nuances. If your journey takes you outside U.S. borders for a prolonged period, be aware that Customs and Border Protection (CBP) may examine the consistency of your employment and TN Visa status during your absence. Explore our comprehensive guide on managing extended travel while safeguarding your TN Visa status.
TN Visa successfully granted for a Social Worker specializing in autism services. Our client received an offer to provide care to individuals diagnosed with autism. We lent our expertise in readying a TN visa application for a social worker who will be assisting patients with autism, which was subsequently approved. Here, we delve into the details of this approval.
TN Visa Approved for Computer Systems Analyst after Initial Denial. Our client was denied TN Visa status at a port of entry due to several factors in their TN Visa application. The main issue was the education evaluation and qualifications as a Computer Systems Analyst. We were able to assist in preparing a TN visa application that was approved. We discuss the approval here.
Once you have been approved for TN visa status to work in the United States, you will often have many questions. To address these questions, we have compiled a list of frequently asked questions from clients working in the United States under TN Visa status. The following FAQs will guide you as you work and live in the United States under TN visa status.
TN visa status is a nonimmigrant visa classification. This means when you obtain a TN visa your intent should be temporary and you should not have the intention to remain permanently in the United States. However, intent can change and often does. We have helped hundreds of TN visa holders obtain green cards through marriage to US citizens. We discuss a recent approval here.
TN visa holders are non-immigrant temporary workers in the United States under the United States-Mexico Canada Agreement (USCMA). The TN visa is available to citizens of Canada and Mexico who work in certain professional occupations. It does not provide a direct pathway to a U.S. green card, which grants permanent residency. However, there are several potential options to obtain a green card while on a TN visa, we discuss them here.
Canadian citizens have the advantage of applying for TN visa status directly at a US Land Port or Preflight inspection. We have helped thousands of Canadians to obtain TN Visa status directly at a US port of entry. We discuss the recent approval of a TN Visa for a Canadian CSA here.
Under the United States-Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA), Mexican and Canadian citizens with offers of employment to work in identified professional-level positions can qualify for TN Visa status. TN visa status is only available for those listed under the USMCA professions list. We discuss TN visa status for trades such as welders, boiler makers, carpenters, electricians, mechanics, etc. here.