Successful TN at boarder

Just wanted to share my experience gaining a TN as I feel like it would answer a lot of people’s questions and also… who doesn’t like to read a success story?

Background: I was born in the UK to a Canadian mother who came to the UK when she was 12. This entitled me to a Canadian passport although I had only been there once before in my life.

Paperwork for the TN: I was recommended to print off two copies so that the officer could keep a copy if required (they like this): I had a law firm completely my paperwork but it consisted of: - Copy of my degree and transcript - Letter evaluating my degree to the same as a 4 year US bachelors - Copy of my Canadian passport - I-94 showing my previous entries to the US - A short 2 page letter stating my experience and the NAFTA category I was applying for - Copy of my contract - Completed form G-28 - Employer letter of support - Some corporate information regarding the company I was going to work for

On the day: I booked a flight from London to Montreal, as recommended by the lawyers. I was told that the officers here are well versed in the TN category and are “friendlier” than other ports of entry.

In Montreal, they actually have US CBP officers in the airport so you clear immigration in the airport and when you land in America, it’s like an internal flight. Walk straight off the plane not showing your passport etc.

When I walked up the the desk, I informed the officer that I would like to apply for a TN visa. He escorted me to a secondary questioning section where I handed over my paperwork and passport and was told to wait.

As I arrived at 4am, I was the only person there but it still took around an hour and a half to be called into a room for questioning. The officer who completed my application was very friendly and only wanted to know how I found the role (if they approached me or I approached them), a brief description of the role in my words and if I had any military background. After that, the officer completed the paperwork, took the $50 fee and sent me on my way!

My advice to anyone applying at POE is to complete the paperwork above and have it all printed out. Also, dress nicely! It doesn’t thief to put a shirt on as belive me, they are judging you the second they speak to you!

Good luck to anything coming on a TN in the future :)