Canadian citizens enjoy unique treatment under U.S. immigration law, but that does not mean they are exempt from inspection, time limits, or documentation rules. Recent enforcement trends underscore the importance of understanding how Customs and Border Protection (CBP) handles admissions, I-94 records, and visitor intent at the border. This article provides an overview of visa...
TN visas for Canadian and Mexican Professional Workers
Recently, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released updated policy guidance concerning TN visas, which are a vital component of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), formerly known as the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). What is the TN Visa? The TN (Trade NAFTA) visa is a nonimmigrant classification that allows qualified Canadian and...
Oct82020
On October 1, 2020, Congress passed a new Bill (Emergency Stopgap USCIS Stabilization Act was included in Division D, Title I of the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021 and Other Extensions Act) increasing USCIS Premium Processing Fees from $1,440.00 to $2,500.00 for most cases. The good news is that the Bill also expands the immigration petitions...
As a result of The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), Canadian and Mexican citizens have the benefit of applying for classification as a TN NAFTA Professional. In order to apply for a TN visa, your position must be listed on the NAFTA list. The list includes Accountants, Engineers, Lawyers, Pharmacists, Scientists and Teachers. For...