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A TN Visa Overview: A Possible Alternative to the H-1B
Many people who are wanting to get a temporary work visa in the U.S. have likely heard of the H-1B visa. There is another classification called the TN visa that is similar in some ways to the H-1B, and if you are a Mexican or Canadian citizen, this work visa could be for you. The TN classification allows for Mexican and Canadian citizens to come into the U.S. temporarily to perform professional assignments. This classification does require that the person be a national of Canada or Mexico, have a professional assignment in the U.S., and possess a bachelor’s degree or have a professional license. The North American Free Trade Agreement…
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An Update on Processing Times
A lot of changes have happened in our immigration system, especially since Trump took office. One of the biggest changes I have seen is in processing times. Certain types of cases that used to take 3 to four months are now taking anywhere from 11.5 months to 23 months. An immigration officer had told me that when the administration changed, they saw a 300% increase in filings. That, coupled with the fact that they aren’t enough officers to keep up with the caseload, has resulted in long delays. People who live in cities with large immigrant populations are experiencing longer delays than people who live in smaller cities. Here’s an…
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