Handling TN Visa Expiry During Green Card Wait
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Handling TN Visa Expiry During Green Card Wait

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U.S. immigration can be challenging, especially when your TN visa expires but you have a pending application for permanent residency or a green card. If you’re a Canadian or Mexican national in the U.S. under a TN (Trade NAFTA) visa and face this scenario, it’s essential to understand your options to maintain your legal status. We will discuss what options you might have here.

How to Qualify for a TN Visa as a Physician
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How to Qualify for a TN Visa as a Physician

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The profession of a Physician is listed under the USMCA(NAFTA) professions list as a profession that qualifies for TN visa status. However, this only applies to physicians who are teaching or conducting research. If you are a Canadian or Mexican Citizen with an offer of employment from a US employer as a Physician, you might qualify to work and live in the US under TN Visa status. We discuss the profession of a Physician for TN Visa status under the USMCA and how to qualify here.

How to qualify for a TN Visa as a Computer Engineer
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How to Qualify for a TN Visa as a Computer Engineer

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One of the qualifying professions listed under the USMCA (NAFTA) is Engineer. When the profession list was initially drafted, it did not include computer-related engineering professions. In July 2000, the Cronin Memo clarified that computer-related engineering professionals can qualify for TN visa status as Engineers. We discuss TN Visa status for computer engineering professionals under the USMCA and how to qualify here.