Easiest way to get in to the US? Wait time?

Hey Guys, - First time poster, and I have read through the sticky material. Here is my situation. I'm a 23 year old student finishing university, I will have two degrees after I complete school i...

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Steven
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Joined: 28 Sep 2007
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Posted: Fri Mar 28, 2008 8:30 am

Optional Practical Training. If you enter on an I-20, for most full-time courses of study you can get a one-year work permit (I assume you're studying in the US). You might be able to qualify as a systems analyst, but your job offer would have to say that, for starters. There's also an experience requirement, etc. There are various lawyers, etc. on here with expertise on TN-1.
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mattd
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Dying to Move

Joined: 12 Mar 2008
Posts: 20
Location: Canada

Posted: Fri Mar 28, 2008 10:24 pm

Steven wrote: Optional Practical Training. If you enter on an I-20, for most full-time courses of study you can get a one-year work permit (I assume you're studying in the US). You might be able to qualify as a systems analyst, but your job offer would have to say that, for starters. There's also an experience requirement, etc. There are various lawyers, etc. on here with expertise on TN-1.

I PMd Chris about Analyst position b/c of my degree.

Thanks. I am not planning to move to study, work only.

Steven
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Joined: 28 Sep 2007
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Location: Calgary