Question for Status Change for TN1 to B2

[MC]

They're doing more spot checks that is for sure, they've been checking the ferries near the BC/Washington border even if they're not actually going to BC.

They had a roadblock up before Sweetgrass last week, but I think that was to do with H1N1 as the CBSA agent said they only seemed to be stopping people with Mexican plates or plates from the southern US. Nice to know they care about people entering Canada from the US with H1N1 although I'm not sure that was the reason, they might have been looking for something else.

When I actually drove into the US, CBP searched the vehicle and they searched everyone's vehicle, I've never seen them being that thorough before.

I always knew it was tough along the New York borders but to hear that going on out in the West is pretty astounding. I knew something had changed along those BC ports of entry with all of the horror stories I have heard and read.

[Steven]

Well I think the key point to bear in mind is that the WHTI is a long-term process, people are all focused on the June 1st date but the whole thing is supposed to take place over the next several years up until 2014. Once they've standardized the IDs then they're going to beef them up with biometrics and RFID, they're going to improve their IT to get the databases working better and use more IT at the POEs to make entry and departure easier (which is code for keeping better track of you).

Crossing the border five years from now I suspect will be a very different experience than it is now. Because I have so much time to think about it I keep track of how long it takes me to enter the US each time I go down and it just keeps getter longer and longer. Hopefully it will get quicker at some point with all this technology. Because we all know how reliable technology can be.

[dannykool]

I just lost my job on May 4, 2009 two days ago on a TN1. My TN1 visa will expire in Mar 2012 had I not lost my job. As far as I understand I need to leave the US asap.

The question is how can I change to B2 so i can tidy up and move my things. 1) Can I efile Form I-539, pay $300 and wait for the outcome and look for a job while waiting or 2) should I go to the nearest POE and apply for B2 visitor visa which is risky.

I am afraid if I go to the nearest POE, they may deny B2 visa and also deny entry back to the US. That will make things worse for me up because I have an apartment full of stuff I need to move.

If option 1 and 2 are not feasible? how many extra days after being laid off am I allowed to stay before I leave the US?

Could someone help give me some advice?

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This does not make sense. You just got the TN...and started working there.