I've crossed the border on a TN for 16 years now. I've been refused twice. The first time (my first time) because I was really unprepared. The second time, a

I've crossed the border on a TN for 16 years now. I've been refused twice. The first time (my first time) because I was really unprepared. The second time, about two years later, when we used a law firm for the first (and only) time, I was at Netscape. The border agent didn't like the look of my education credentials, and I ended up in Toronto (I'm from Vancouver) - because Netscape thought that was a "Good Place to cross") - I got supporting documentation and I've never been refused again (14 years running now. Knock on wood.) Ironically, I'm heading back again to re-apply this weekend, flying back home for thanksgiving weekend. The cool thing is you only have to do it once every three years - though, now that I do the paperwork myself, it's a one page, 4 paragraph letter, describing my job, where I work, what I do, what I make, what my experience and education are, and when I'll start work, and for how long. For those who fall within the system (2 year+ diploma, appropriate job category) - it's a 5 minute interview at the Airport/Border. I don't even arrive more than 15 minute earlier at the airport anymore.