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TN-1 Visa possible with a valid Waiver

There's an interesting Q&A on a US Immigration Attorney's web site which responds to a Canadian's concern about whether or not he would be eligible for a TN 1 Visa even though he has a criminal record. You can read it here: Eligibility for TN Visa Status with Valid Waiver

For those who didn't know. A TN 1 Visa is suited for:
  • Canadian citizens with a bachelors degree and a job offer from a U.S. company
  • Canadian citizens in specialized occupations, such as scientists, engineers, programmers, research assistants, management consultants, social workers, and accountants
  • Canadian medical and allied personnel including dentists, dietitians, laboratory technologists, nutritionist, pharmacist, physical therapist, psychologist, registered nurses and veterinarians
  • Canadian companies to transfer employees to their U.S. parent, branch, subsidiary or affiliate without the 1 year foreign employment requirement in the case of
    L-1 visa
  • U.S. companies to bring in qualified Canadian professionals for jobs that require a bachelors degree and specialized skills
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  1. UnknownNovember 20, 2007 at 6:15 PM

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  2. AnonymousJuly 6, 2009 at 11:11 AM

    After reading this post and subsequestly Q and A from Wesite...does it mean that TN visa is possible with proper waiver with outlined conditions ?

    Has any one done this actually ?

    Let's say with normal waiver for business and visits ..Can someone take a contract of 6 months under TN with valid waiver ( 1 year waiver )?

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