Category: TN Visa

The TN Visa: Requirements and Challenges

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The TN nonimmigrant classification allows qualified Canadian citizens to seek temporary entry into the US to engage in professional-level business activities. Most TN categories require a bachelor's degree, professional degree, or professional license. For TN purposes, a "postsecondary certificate or diploma" must equate to at least two years of undergraduate coursework, meaning a one-year Ontario college certificate or a two-year CEGEP DEC alone would not meet the threshold. USCIS scrutiny of TN petitions typically falls into two categories: whether the right TN classification has been chosen (the duties of the position must align with the USMCA professional category claimed) or whether the candidate is qualified for that category (based on their academic credentials and relevant work experience). How Park Can Help  Park offers 3 distinct types of expert letters in support of TN petitions, each tailored to the specific challenge at hand: ...

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Major Updates from USCIS on TN Visas: Here’s What You Need to Know

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By: Shela Ward USCIS has just released a major update to its Policy Manual for the temporary nonimmigrant (TN) visa. What does this mean for your clients? These changes impact how employers can determine who’s eligible and what the application process looks like moving forward. At Park Evaluations, we stay on top of immigration policy updates like this, so we can help draft TN letters tailored to the new guidelines to make sure you and your clients stay ahead of the curve. What’s Changed for TN Visas? USCIS’ updates to the Policy Manual are significant – and they touch on everything from employment requirements to the application process. Regarding employment requirements and eligibility, candidates still need to be Canadian or Mexican citizens with a ...

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