2 Questions for a newbie in New York (TN)

nelsona
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Joined: 23 Jul 2007
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Posted: Sun Jul 29, 2007 7:40 am

 

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Thing about forums, is that people are looking, if not for 100% accuracy, at least not to be misled.

And flippantly posting something in public, is not excused by then elaborating/clarifying/correcting in private.

Others read these posts for information.

Typically, those who don't believe what they read on these forums, generally feel that way because they don't believe what they themselves post.

It's OK not to know something. It's OK.

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moonrider_99
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Joined: 24 Jul 2007
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Location: NY

Posted: Sun Jul 29, 2007 7:51 am

 

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Let's be friends, we are all Canadian after all.

what about my burned DVDs? I'm a little concerned so far.

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waterwaterwaterloolooloo
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Jersey Shorin All Day

Joined: 10 Jul 2007
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Location: Roselle Park, NJ

Posted: Sun Jul 29, 2007 8:00 am

 

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Nelsona.I know I don't know everything. I know very little in terms of this stuff. I'm just learning. People are looking to not be mislead, but it doesn't mean that is what is going to happen. It is the internet and look at something like wikipedia. A dictionary that now has become a web icon that allows users to post anything as a definition of something. The times I've seen inaccurate definitions on that website has been numerous. Those people, however, did not have ill-intent in posting what they think they know or what they believe to be true. Basically what you are saying is don't post if you are not 100% correct. I will do that if that is what you think is best. I didn't mean any harm by what I posted.honestly.

Also, I just can't agree on coming to the internet for correct information. It's like people who look up medical advice on the internet instead of going to the doctor. The net is a great tool to maybe get a couple basics, but most people giving out information are just like you and me; we are non-professionals just sitting in front of a computer. While info here can be great or helpful, I think you are really looking at a 50/50 chance of something being viable. I just think the attitude that an internet forum can be a form of professional help isn't right. I guess we had to agree to disagree.

Moonrider, your burned dvds (I'm pretty sure.not 100% sure as every case is different) will be fine. Don't worry about it.
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moonrider_99
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Joined: 24 Jul 2007
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Location: NY

Posted: Fri Sep 14, 2007 3:43 pm

 

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hello everyone, I figured I would give an update.

First of all, the TN application took less 5 minutes. I waited for 2 hours in my car in a looooong car lane to get to the border officer but once I was sent inside: the officer looked at my things, went to his supervisor, the supervisor looked at the documents for about 1 minute and then I was answering a few questions as the officer was creating my TN. That's it.

Secondly, I decided to not import my car and just store it in Canada- way too many problems with the DMV and the requirement to re-import the car back to Canada did not seem very pleasant. It will be also a good argument upon renewal of my TN (car in Canada=no intent to stay in USA). I managed to lease a brand new suzuki grand vitara 2007 for 2 years (the length of my contract in USA), the amazing thing is that suzuki seems to have some program for foreign workers for which I qualified and provided me with "better" rates on my lease. I also got an NY driving license but I wonder if it was done properly done as the clerk included on my license: temporary visitor until xx/xx/2008 based on my TN. The license itself is good until 2011 but that additional detail will probably force me to return to the DMV next year.
The car insurance did not got as well as NationWide did not want to acknowledge my 9 years of flawless driving in Canada.

I also had to fight with Verizon for a few weeks to get internet and phone but now that's all settled as well. Essentially it's very important to have access to a fax machine and have good photocopies of US SSN Card, Passeport, etc. Every USA company will have difficulty establishing the identity of the TN worker as the new US SSN has no history.

I do have one question, How should I approach the renewal of my TN? I will re submit an updated contract/letter of employment + what I submitted the first time. But what are the chances of getting denied of the first renewal? And how many renewals do people get on average?

thank you!

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ontario
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Canadian Boy

Joined: 15 Sep 2007
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Location: Wisconsin

Posted: Sat Sep 15, 2007 2:05 pm

 

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You need to remember that as a TN visa holder, your principal residence is still in Canada. I have been doing this TN thing now for several years and have never bothered to put new plates on my car for the simple reason that the local State requirements are for you to have your plates registered once you have established residency in their State. Under NAFTA, you can't do this. So, I keep it simple and drive back home to Canada a few times a year.
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ontario
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Canadian Boy

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Posted: Sat Sep 15, 2007 2:23 pm

 

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I kind of agree with the Lady. On one of my TN years back in 1998 when I was working in Rhode Island, I got rear ended on my BMW by an American. I had Canadian Plates and Canadian insurance. I called my insurance company to let them know. They asked very few questions and arranged everything with the insurance company from the guy that hit me. Shortly after, I my car was repaired.
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moonrider_99
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Location: NY

Posted: Tue Oct 02, 2007 6:19 pm

 

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any advice on the renewal of the TN?

by the way, in NY after 90 days of residency, you have to have a NY Driving license- I checked with the DMV twice.

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Steven
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Posted: Wed Oct 03, 2007 8:25 am

 

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To the original questions:

Getting an SSN is easy, present your passport and I-94 at the social security office. Work is even easier, when you fill in the I-9 you just give them the SSN, you can even use your Canadian DL as one of the proofs of ID. The only snag is waiting for the SSN.

As for importing the car, I had a car imported from the US when I lived in the UK and I thought it would be easy to take it back to the US.

After all the EPA inspection, customs, title registration, insurance BS I came to one very simple conclusion: sell your car - get a new one in the US. It's just not worth the hassle, and the residual value of your car is hammered by the fact that it's been serviced outside the country. With Canadian-spec cars it's probably even worse because no-one wants the daylight running lights or the metric odometer and speedometer.
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