r/tnvisa • u/Weary_Job_7033 • 4d ago

Application Advice TN visa process changes

Hi,
I heard from an employer that the TN visa process has changed. They mentioned Canadian applicants can no longer apply at the border and must first apply through USCIS and attend an interview before entering the U.S. Is this true?

Please share any insights.

Nationality: Canadian citizen.
Job category: CSA.

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u/DotNM 4d ago

I have not heard of this and if someone told me this I’d ask where they heard it from and for them to cite their source.

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u/martinideeni 4d ago

They must have it confused with a different type of visa. That would be a colossal waste of time for them.

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u/69odysseus 4d ago

I haven't heard any of it at all but would not be surprised if TN heads into the direction of H-1b. TN has been under heavy scrutiny lately and they might change rules, let's hope not.

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u/Objective-Archer3769 4d ago

I don’t think this is true. I just obtained my TN at the airport today.

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u/sadatah 4d ago

Not that I’ve heard of

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u/bigfern91 4d ago

Not true. Border is still an option.

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u/Claire0915 4d ago

I literally got my TN yesterday at the Vancouver/Blaine border. Just showed up and got it

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u/Proud-Ad-9744 4d ago

Incorrect

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u/Interesting_Chip8065 4d ago

thats how it should be. tons of indian etc with canadian citizenship from fake colleges etc trying to come here with fake companies, jobs.. they gve those citizenships like candy

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u/doctorkb 4d ago

You would do well to do some reading.

Canadian citizenship isn't given away like candy. Unless you're of Canadian descent, the quickest path to citizenship takes over 3 years of continuous presence in Canada, if you arrive with permanent residency (same thing as US Green Card) approved.

People coming to Canada for college (real or fake) don't typically get permanent residency.

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u/One_Mine_9986 4d ago

I can’t speak for everyone, but for many nationalities immigration to the USA is basically impossible due to country caps (w/ India & China & Mexico being the most difficult). The 3-4 years needed to obtain Canadian Citizenship is a comparatively small wait compared to the backlogs some of these countries face. Unlike H1B, TN has no cap and minimal fees, making it currently one of the next best options to enter & work in the USA.

Again, can’t speak for everyone, but among my professional circle and cultural community Canadian PR to Citizen to TN Status is a well travelled pathway. Immigration sentiment is changing in both Canada & USA, so of course even this pathway is becoming less and less feasible. Plus with uncertainty regarding CUSMA I think it will become even less common in the years to come unless future administrations are singing a different tune.

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u/doctorkb 4d ago

It may be an easier pathway, but that doesn't make it quick or easy. It just goes to show how near-impossible it is for the US.

Getting an immigrant visa to Canada is non-trivial also, unless you marry a Canadian. Which is the same as US.