Can TN visa holders study part time?

gwaping_joelle
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Posted: Sun Jan 27, 2008 8:54 am

 

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Great site! Very informative! I currently have a TN, which I will be renewing for the 3rd time next month. I want to go back to school (UofW) on a part time basis (max 2 courses per semester) and continue my BS computer science. My question is, are TN visa holders allowed to go to school? Should I change my status instead?

And yes, I already have a BS EE and work as an engineer (this is how I got my TN), I'm just one of the geeeky ones stupid enough to want a 2nd degree. Thank you!

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Posted: Mon Jan 28, 2008 4:23 am

 

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I'm assuming that UofW is an American univeristy? You would have to check with their office of registrar to find out if you're eligible to study there with your current visa. Its possible that you are, but you would have to pay non-resident tuitions, which can be cost prohibitive.

You might also want to check with an immigration lawyer familiar with TNs to find out if studying part time would affect your work status. I don't think it could, but it can't hurt to find out from a professional first right?
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Posted: Mon Jan 28, 2008 3:42 pm

 

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You are allowed to study on a TN visa. This is assuming you keep working as per the TN.
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gwaping_joelle
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Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2008 10:45 pm

 

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Thank you!

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Posted: Thu Jan 31, 2008 2:45 pm

 

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You can study on the TN but if the primary purpose is study and not work then CBP will take issue and you're arguably failing to maintain your nonimmigrant status. For example if you became a full time student and worked part time under the TN, I would presume that you would not be maintaining your TN status.
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