One more thing about TN Visas!

Sorry I forgot to tack this on to my last post. For the TN visa, how do I apply for a job in the US without a visa? Don't you already need an American employer to get a visa or are you still allowed to apply for jobs from Canada and then, presuming you get a job offer, apply for a TN visa? That seems a bit dodgy, so please let me know.

Thanks so much!

Hey CdnGirl09! I just went through this as well. I was serious about moving to the US to work. So I started sending out resumes via email to US companies that had posted on websites I found. I attached cover letters explaining my willingness to move to the US, and actually had a date that I was visiting so that they could set up facility tour/interview at that time if they wished. I believe this showed that I was serious, so that they would take a look at my resume and consider me a job candidate.

This being said, you cannot acquire a TN visa without first having a job offer in the states. So, when you're serious find companies willing to so-call "sponsor" you for a visa. This only entails them hiring you on the condition that you have the correct requirements to obtain a Visa, they write a support letter on your behalf, you get the rest of the paperwork and head to the border for your visa. Make sure you're a profession on the list for TNs.

I had job interviews in Canada and US at the same time, it's just up to you where you decide to work!

Hope that answers your question. Good luck.

Thanks a lot! That solves a ton of questions