#8914528 - 01/17/17 09:22 AM
Anyone have to work/travel to the states often? TN Visa?
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4age
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Learn me on TN visa - anyone. Not even sure if this is what I need, but I've been flagged and turned around at the border twice now.
The first time was because I cannot perform client work in the US without a visa. OK no problem. The next time I was turned around despite going in for internal only purposes - and this is because I have direct reports in the US. Apparently, I cannot go to the states on biz even for internal purposes because I will be managing folks by nature of my role. WTF. Pls halp.
Any consultant types up in here who encounter this and have found ways to make it work?
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#8914545 - 01/17/17 09:32 AM
Re: Anyone have to work/travel to the states often? TN Visa?
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4age
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Thanks Screamin - that's good info. I have attempted the "meetings" thing many times and it has been fine for 6 years But it takes just 1 time to be flagged - and I have been flagged electronically. Now I am scrutinized at the border and always go through additional security each time. I am always screwed at this point.
@ Choco I am a consultant........who happens to run a team consisting of folks in canada, us and uk. I have no problems with flying to anywhere in europe. but usa is a pita.
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#8914666 - 01/17/17 10:52 AM
Re: Anyone have to work/travel to the states often? TN Visa?
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4age
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Sick thanks Choco. I will look at H1B. Annually issued would not work for me.
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#8915176 - 01/17/17 05:32 PM
Re: Anyone have to work/travel to the states often? TN Visa?
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I go 5 or 6 times a year and always say I'm going for meetings or a conference. No problems so far.
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#8915217 - 01/17/17 06:58 PM
Re: Anyone have to work/travel to the states often? TN Visa?
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Learn me on TN visa - anyone. Not even sure if this is what I need, but I've been flagged and turned around at the border twice now.
The first time was because I cannot perform client work in the US without a visa. OK no problem. The next time I was turned around despite going in for internal only purposes - and this is because I have direct reports in the US. Apparently, I cannot go to the states on biz even for internal purposes because I will be managing folks by nature of my role. WTF. Pls halp.
Any consultant types up in here who encounter this and have found ways to make it work?
And you're telling this to the border agents?
Just say: "Conference" or "taking training" or "attending a sales meeting" etc.
I go on a regular basis and never get turned back.
Unless you're staying for many months, the little white lie will get you in everytime.
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#8915422 - 01/18/17 08:07 AM
Re: Anyone have to work/travel to the states often? TN Visa?
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Learn me on TN visa - anyone. Not even sure if this is what I need, but I've been flagged and turned around at the border twice now.
The first time was because I cannot perform client work in the US without a visa. OK no problem. The next time I was turned around despite going in for internal only purposes - and this is because I have direct reports in the US. Apparently, I cannot go to the states on biz even for internal purposes because I will be managing folks by nature of my role. WTF. Pls halp.
Any consultant types up in here who encounter this and have found ways to make it work? And you're telling this to the border agents? Just say: "Conference" or "taking training" or "attending a sales meeting" etc. I go on a regular basis and never get turned back. Unless you're staying for many months, the little white lie will get you in everytime.
Did you miss the part where he is flagged?
Doesn't matter what he says, the US agents are heros by nature so good luck with that once you are flagged.
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#8915501 - 01/18/17 09:26 AM
Re: Anyone have to work/travel to the states often? TN Visa?
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You weren't setup right by your employer to begin with, that's the real issue.
20x year, I am surprised that even lasted.
Rule of thumb is if it's more than once a month you will have issues. I went from once a month to once every 2 months have not been flagged (yet).
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#8915503 - 01/18/17 09:26 AM
Re: Anyone have to work/travel to the states often? TN Visa?
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4age
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Registered: 09/11/01
Posts: 3969
Loc: North York, Ontario, Canada
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Learn me on TN visa - anyone. Not even sure if this is what I need, but I've been flagged and turned around at the border twice now.
The first time was because I cannot perform client work in the US without a visa. OK no problem. The next time I was turned around despite going in for internal only purposes - and this is because I have direct reports in the US. Apparently, I cannot go to the states on biz even for internal purposes because I will be managing folks by nature of my role. WTF. Pls halp.
Any consultant types up in here who encounter this and have found ways to make it work? It's pretty simple to get, why is this a question Your company can do it, it's like a 30 minute ordeal.
Yeah I have HR looking into if this is even the appropriate one to get. I'll find out on that end as well. I just don't want to get all docs together, waste a few hours and drive to the boarder to apply, only to find out it not even applicable or whatever.
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#8915951 - 01/18/17 02:19 PM
Re: Anyone have to work/travel to the states often? TN Visa?
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Just A Troll
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Learn me on TN visa - anyone. Not even sure if this is what I need, but I've been flagged and turned around at the border twice now.
The first time was because I cannot perform client work in the US without a visa. OK no problem. The next time I was turned around despite going in for internal only purposes - and this is because I have direct reports in the US. Apparently, I cannot go to the states on biz even for internal purposes because I will be managing folks by nature of my role. WTF. Pls halp.
Any consultant types up in here who encounter this and have found ways to make it work? And you're telling this to the border agents? Just say: "Conference" or "taking training" or "attending a sales meeting" etc. I go on a regular basis and never get turned back. Unless you're staying for many months, the little white lie will get you in everytime. Did you miss the part where he is flagged? Doesn't matter what he says, the US agents are heros by nature so good luck with that once you are flagged.
Oh yeah. Flagged. Ooops too late!
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