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TN status is both a blessing and a curse. It hasn't been updated in forever even during the USMCA negotiations it was left as is. Pros: - Uncapped - Applicat
by ashconnor 3y ago
TN status is both a blessing and a curse. It hasn't been updated in forever even during the USMCA negotiations it was left as is.
Pros:
- Uncapped
- Applications can be done at the US-Canadian border without an appointment if you're a Canadian citizen
- Lasts 3 years. Unlimited renewals (in theory).
Cons:
- Spouse does not get work authorization. What!? The US-Australian (E-3) visa allows this.
- CBP are really poor adjudicators of whether someone meets the requirements for the status
- Jobs list hasn't been updated in forever. Programmers are denied but Software Engineers are accepted (wth?). Having a Bachelor's of Science in Comp Sci can cause issues because it's not a Engineering degree. Really weird and arbitrary decision making by CBP all over Reddit and immigration message boards.
- Technically a single intent non-immmigrant visa but you can still apply for a Green Card on it anyway. Make it dual-intent already...