Many are now receiving the often-devastating news that their H-1B visa petition was not selected in the H-1B visa lottery. However, Canadians are in a unique situation where they may still have options to work in the United States under NAFTA. Despite the rumors, NAFTA and the TN-1 visa are still viable and continue to… Read More
TN Visa Denials and Refusals
Although both U.S. Customs and Border Protection and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services have increased scrutiny on the adjudication of TN visa applications, we continue to see a high rate of approvals both by mail and at the border. Due to the increased scrutiny being applied by adjudicating Officers, it is crucial that every detail… Read More
Speaker/Lecture Exception under the VWP
Exceptions under the VWP allow qualifying Speaker/Lecturers to enter the U.S. without the need for a visa. Read More
TN NAFTA Professions List
General NAFTA Professions TN Accountant – Baccalaureate or Licenciatura Degree; or C.P.A., C.A., C.G.A. or C.M.A. TN Architect – Baccalaureate or Licenciatura Degree; or state/provincial license TN Computer Systems Analyst – Baccalaureate or Licenciatura Degree; or Post- Secondary Diploma3 or Post-Secondary Certificate, and three years experience TN Disaster Relief Insurance Claims Adjuster (claims adjuster employed… Read More
TN Visas for Engineers
One of the many TN professions listed under The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) is the profession of Engineer. Applying for a TN as an Engineer can be a complicated process as the specialties encompassed under the TN profession of Engineer have significantly expanded since NAFTA went into force on January 1, 1994. Due… Read More
