Understanding & Proving Nonimmigrant Intent for US Visas
Find out more about the importance of proving nonimmigrant intent while applying for a U.S. visa, and discover effective ways to communicate your temporary stay purpose in the United States.
General US Immigration Matters | Immigrant and Non-Immigrant Intent | TN Visas for NAFTA Professionals
Understanding the Temporary and Permanent Intent for a TN Visa Status
TN visa status is a nonimmigrant visa for purposes of temporary employment in the United States. Although TN visa status is temporary, you are not precluded from future intent to immigrate. We explain what is meant by temporary nonimmigrant intent while working under TN visa status.
Employment-based Immigration | Family-based Immigration | Green Cards for Spouses | Green Cards through Employment | Temporary Work Visas | TN Visas for NAFTA Professionals
TN Visa to Green Card: Transitioning to Permanent Residency in the United States
The TN Visa under USMCA (NAFTA) makes it easier for Canadian and Mexican citizens to legally work and live in the United States. The TN Visa is a nonimmigrant visa that is valid for up to three (3) years at a time and can be renewed indefinitely. Technically, anyone with a nonimmigrant visa that meets the permanent residency requirements may apply for a green card. However, the “intent to stay,” can create problems for a TN Visa holder. We discuss going from a TN Visa to a green card here.