How hard is it to get TN visa?

If you are not properly prepared and do not have the necessary supporting documents, it can be difficult to get a TN visa. The best way to ensure the TN Visa application process is as easy and straightforward as possible is to seek the advice of a qualified TN Visa Lawyer.

Can you have multiple TN visas?

Yes, individuals may obtain TN visa status to work for more than one employer at the same time. As the initially issued TN status is employer specific, a second TN application would have to be filed for this new employer. Canadian citizens can file for concurrent TN employment authorization at the border.

How long can you be out of the country on TN visa?

Reply: There is no specific time period governing how long a TN visa worker and his/her dependents may remain outside the U.S. and then seek re-admission – provided a return is made within the validity period of the TN/TD visa status (as evidenced on the I-94).

Can TN visa be rejected?

There are many reasons why a TN visa might have been denied. Some TN visa denials cannot be overcome, and in some TN visa denials, corrections can be made to obtain approval. In order to determine what options you might have, you need to determine the reasons behind the denial to see if they can be overcome.

Can I buy a house on a TN visa?

TN visa holders are allowed to buy a house in the U.S. No prohibition exist in U.S immigration laws preventing this. Similarly, TN visa holders can get mortgage loans to buy their house in the U.S, as long as they meet the qualification criteria and provide the necessary documents set out below.

Can a TN visa holder change employer?

TN visa workers cannot begin employment with a new or additional employer until they receive authorization from U.S. immigration authorities. 8 CFR 214.6 (i). TN visa workers can change employers by mail using form I-129 in the same manner as if filing for an extension of status.

Is TN visa a resident alien?

H-1, TN, and O-1 visa holders are considered resident aliens once they meet the “substantial presence” test.

Can a Canadian citizen work in the US with a TN visa?

To perform this type of work in the United States, a visa is not required for a Canadian citizen entering as a NAFTA Professional, although a visa can be issued to qualified Canadian TN visa applicant upon request. A Canadian citizen without a TN visa can apply for TN nonimmigrant status at a U.S. port-of-entry.

Do I need a TN visa to enter the US?

If you are a Mexican citizen, then you are required to obtain a visa to enter the United States as a TN nonimmigrant. You should apply for a TN visa directly at a U.S. embassy or consulate in Mexico.   See the U.S. Department of State webpage, “Mexican and Canadian NAFTA Professional Worker.”

What is the difference between a TN and a Canadian citizen?

Unlike Mexican citizens, Canadian citizens are generally eligible for admission as nonimmigrants without a visa.   The TN category, a nonimmigrant classification, simply reflects this general exemption from the visa requirement.

Can I travel on a TN or L1 visa from Canada?

Traveling on a TN or L1 Visa from Canada? In September 2014, U.S. Customs and Border Protection designated ports of entry (POEs) for optimized processing of first-time Canadian applicants for admission in the TN or L-1 categories.