Media Buyer under Purchasing Agent for TN-Visa

Hi everyone,

I am a BCom graduate who currently lives in Toronto. I recently noticed that on the TN-Visa list (in the fine print) a Purchasing Agent includes those who purchase Advertising. I worked at my last job for a year and a half as a Media Buyer/Planner.

I have secured a second Interview with an Online Ad Agency in the US. I just want to make sure the job would qualify on the TN list and I have a chance of being approved should I get hired.

Here is how the List describes a Purchasing Agent:
Alternate titles: buyer. Coordinates activities involved with procuring goods and services, such as raw materials, equipment, tools, parts, supplies, and advertising, for establishment: Reviews requisitions. Confers with vendors to obtain product or service information, such as price, availability, and delivery schedule. Reviews bid proposals and negotiates contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of authority. etc.

Here are some of the duties the position requires:
Develop Request for Proposals and field any vendor questions surrounding the RFP
Evaluate returned RFPs and determine vehicle selections
Develop the final buy recommendation and buy summary
Present the recommendation to the client
Be the day-to-day contact for vendors specific to client business

There are more responsibilities associated with the position. I just want to know if I have a good chance obtaining the Visa if I do get the job. Does anyone know how often this particular occupation is scrutinized? Are there specific things that should be in the Letter from the Employer? Do I have a chance here at all?

Thanks in advance for everyone's contributions!

I don't know what list you are working from, but a purchasing agent is nowhere near any TN category. Sure would like to know what fine-print you are looking at (the pappas website is completely wrong -- its mixed up B1 and TN).


So, not a chance in my opinion.

Ask at the forum in my signature though.

Wow...don't I feel dumb.

Here is the link I was looking at:

Grasmick.com/dot.htm >> I can't post the link, but you can copy and paste this I hope.

I thought this was a further explanation of the TN Visa list, but its really an in depth look at Occupational Titles. Whatever that means...

So that just crushed my dreams.

My next question, what about a J-1 Visa? I see this as my only option. I know there are various agencies that will help me through the process, I just have to obtain the job. But most of these agencies stress the program has to be a training program. Naturally, I don't know how to go about asking Companies if they would be willing to sponsor me for a training Program. Can anyone shed light on this aspect of this Visa for me?

J1 isn't going to work.

You could try management consultant TN.