TN Visa to H1B visa

Canadian and Mexican nationals have the advantage of both TN visa status and H1B visa status. A common dilemma is deciding between these two visa options and the impact they might have on future immigration. One common question is,  Can I participate in the H1B visa lottery while on a TN Visa? We answer this question here.

I am on a TN visa. Can I participate in the H1B visa lottery?

If you are currently in the United States under TN visa status, your employer can still enter you into the H1B visa lottery. Holding a TN visa does not prevent you from entering the H1B visa lottery or changing your visa status to an H1B visa.

You can change your status between any non-immigrant visas as long as you qualify for the visa status requested. There is no restriction on changing from one non-immigrant visa, such as a TN visa, to another visa, such as an H1B visa. Even though the H1B visa is a dual intent visa, you can change your status from TN to H1B without any long-term immigration consequences. Changing your status from a TN visa to an H1B visa does not signal immigrant intent and does not eliminate you from holding a TN Visa status in the future.

We have helped many Canadian and Mexican citizens change their status from TN Visa to H1 visa through the H1B visa lottery. In addition, we have helped many H1B visa holders change to TN visa status. TN Visa holders and H1B visa holders share the same path to a green card. The decision to have TN visa status or H1B visa status is often a matter of preference. In some cases, the country of birth is a significant factor in the decision.

No matter the circumstances, YES, you can participate in the H1B visa lottery while on a TN Visa with ZERO immigration consequences.

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At Richards and Jurusuk, our legal practice is devoted to U.S. Immigration Laws, focusing on the USCMA, TN visas, and H1B Visas. We have helped thousands of qualified professionals obtain H1B Visas to work and live in the United States. Contact us to schedule a consultation with one of our experienced H1B Visa visa lawyers to help you with the H1B visa application process.

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