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ByJeremy Richards
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Our client, a Canadian citizen with an electronics engineering background, obtained TN status as a Scientific Technician through detailed case preparation and a strong supporting application.
“They advised me on best practices, preferred locations, and had a video interview with me on the morning of my appointment. I was approved first-try! Thanks to the team for making it work! :)”
— Justin Paglia
ByChristine Jurusik
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A Canadian professional with a background in architecture was approved for a TN visa to work in the U.S. as an industrial designer on a cutting-edge robotics product.
“Great working with Christine and the team to get my TN!”
– Kevin Li
ByJeremy Richards
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TN visas do not have a formal prevailing wage requirement like H-1B petitions. There is no Labor Condition Application (LCA) and no Department of Labor wage filing step. However, the offered salary still matters because officers want to see credible, professional-level employment that matches the occupation, duties, seniority, and location. This article explains how TN wages are evaluated in practice and shows where applicants and employers can check market wage data to confirm the offer is “safe.”
ByJeremy Richards
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If you’re a Canadian software engineer headed to the U.S., your TN visa success hinges on two things: the job must be true engineering-level software work, and your degree must align with a bona fide engineering specialty. This guide breaks down the updated rules, which degrees qualify cleanly, why computer science degrees face extra scrutiny, and how to present duties in a way that matches U.S. government standards.
ByJeremy Richards
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Canadians can apply for TN status directly at a U.S. port of entry, but many are denied for the same avoidable reasons. This article breaks down the top five causes of TN refusals—job category mismatch, weak employer letters, credential issues, immigrant intent concerns, and inadmissibility—and offers practical guidance to strengthen a TN application before heading to the border.
ByJeremy Richards
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A TN visa allows Canadian and Mexican professionals to work in the U.S. temporarily, but what does “temporary” really mean? This article explains how long you can stay on a TN visa, how renewals work, and how U.S. immigration defines “temporary entry” under 9 FAM 402.17-7.
ByJeremy Richards
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Canadians visiting the U.S. may need to change their immigration status if their purpose of stay changes — such as from visitor to student or worker. This guide explains when and how to apply for a Change of Status with USCIS, eligibility rules, and special considerations for Canadians.
ByJeremy Richards
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Many Canadians are told they can’t change from visitor status to a TN or H-1B while in the U.S. due to “intent” issues — but that’s a myth. This article explains why changing from one nonimmigrant status to another is lawful, what intent really means, and how Canadians can make the transition properly.
ByJeremy Richards
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Canadians often wonder if they can enter the U.S. as visitors to look for work. While you can attend interviews or business meetings, U.S. law strictly prohibits entering with the intent to job-hunt or accept employment under visitor status. Learn what activities are allowed, what risks you face if you misrepresent your purpose, and how to properly pursue U.S. employment through the right visa.
ByJeremy Richards
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Learn how Canadians can lawfully enter and stay in the U.S. under different visa types, statuses, and parole categories while avoiding unlawful presence.