I qualify for TN, is there any way for my wife to work?

tefkay
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Joined: 18 Sep 2007
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Posted: Tue Sep 18, 2007 7:14 am

 

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Hello,

I have a very good chance of qualifying for a TN visa (job offer, fits a category, etc.). Is there any way my wife can come with me and get a job? We're both Canadian citizens (born and raised). I know she can come with me under the TD visa but according to the rules, she can't work. Can I apply for my Green Card as soon as I arrive in the US and then she could apply for another type of visa to eventually get a work permit? Unfortunately, it doesn't appear she would qualify for a TN visa as she doesn't meet any of the categories - she's in marketing/advertising.

Is there any way this can happen or is it basically impossible for her to work while I'm on a TN visa?

Thanks

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Reba
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Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2007 3:14 am

 

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Unless she qualifies for some sort of visa that allows her to work, no, she cannot work in the US.

And no, you cannot just enter the US on a TN and then apply to adjust status for a Green Card. You have to have someone to sponsor you, like immediate family, or your employer. Your employer is not likely to sponsor you immediately either, unless you're just that great at what you do. I think you have to be there a few years anyhow before they could sponsor you.
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tefkay
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Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2007 1:25 pm

 

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Thanks for the information. A few more questions:

1. If my brother just recently got his green card (he's a few months away), could he sponsor me (while I'm on my TN or not)? Could he sponsor my wife too?

2. Is it possible to come down on a TN and then switch to a J1, without having to come back to Canada in between? (I'll be working at in university lab - this particular institution does do J1's)

3. Is there a TN category that works for people in marketing/advertising?

Thanks!

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Reba
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Posted: Fri Sep 21, 2007 3:17 am

 

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Permanent residents are not eligible to sponsor siblings. If your brother was a US citizen, and you were under 21 years old, he could sponsor you.

Permanent residents can only sponsor spouses, or their own children. However, they usually have to wait about a decade for a visa to become available.

The other stuff, I have no idea. You'd be better off speaking with an immigration lawyer who is familiar with J visas and/or TN visas to find out about your wife's eligibility.
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