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TN Visa Classification
Definition
How does one qualify for TN visa classification?
What are the steps involved in processing a TN visa petition?
How long does it take to process a TN petition?
What do dependents qualify for?
Can dependents work in the United States?
How long can an individual stay in the United States in TN classification?
How soon can an individual start at Walgreens?
How does one extend her TN visa classification?
TN Visa Classification
Definition
The TN visa is available to Walgreens to hire, on a temporary basis, qualified Canadian and Mexican citizens pursuant to the North America Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). Walgreens will seek approval of this visa for those employees hired conditionally upon Walgreens' effort to obtain approval of this visa classification. The TN-1 classification is given to Canadian nationals; TN-2 classification is given to Mexican nationals.
How does one qualify for TN visa classification?
To qualify for the TN visa classification, the individual must be offered a temporary position in one of the professions listed in the NAFTA. Typically, the proposed position at the company must require a minimum of a bachelor's degree in a specialized field and the candidate must possess this degree in the specialized field.
What are the steps involved in processing a TN visa petition?
Typically, the INS, through a Free Trade Officer, can issue the classification at either the US/Canada border or at Pre-Flight Inspection at most Canadian international airports.
For Mexicans, an employer must file a petition with the INS to qualify the employee for TN status. Upon INS approval, the Mexican employee can apply for a visa stamp at a US Consulate in Mexico. Upon the receipt of the visa classification, a start date will be determined.
How long does it take to process a TN petition?
For Canadians who process the TN petition at the port-of-entry or pre-flight inspection, the TN classification may be granted on the same day.
What do dependents qualify for?
The United States government may allow spouses and children under the age of 21 years to accompany the foreign national to the United States. Dependents of those with TN visa classification may receive TD visa classification.
Can dependents work in the United States?
Foreign Nationals with TD visa classification may not be employed in the United States.
How long can an individual stay in the United States in TN classification?
The TN status is granted in one-year increments and currently does not have an overall limitation on period of stay.
How soon can an individual start at Walgreens?
The TN visa classification will be sought as soon as the candidate has accepted a conditional offer of employment. Upon the approval of the visa petition, a start date will be determined.
The candidate must provide a copy of his/her FPGEC certificate and state intern license where applicable.
*Note: A graduate of a Canadian college of pharmacy is exempt from taking the FPGEE if he works in Washington or Minnesota. However, the individual must still apply for the intern license.
How does one extend her TN visa classification?
In order to preserve her right to continue to work for a specific employer, any employee in TN visa status must have an extension filed on her behalf by the employer before the current visa status expires.
The applicant, in person, should file TN petitions with a Free Trade Officer of the INS at a port-of-entry or pre-flight inspection station. Prior to departure, the employee will need to obtain an offer letter detailing the position, job duties, rate of pay, and location.
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