Question on applying for TN as subcontractor

gorax
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Joined: 22 Aug 2008
Posts: 1
Location: Toronto

Posted: Fri Aug 22, 2008 1:05 pm

 

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Hi everyone,

I would really appreciate some advice here.

I am currently scheduled to work on a project in New York as a computer systems analyst (4 months). Essentially, I would be staying in the US from Monday-Friday and flying back on weekends. My role would be to gather requirements for a new software implementation and to act as a subject matter expert.

The client is based out of New York. They have contracted for this project with another U.S. based company, they have then subcontracted it to a Canadian company, and finally I am subcontracted to this Canadian company.

My question is - Since I am really just going to the US for meetings, and since I am employed by a Canadian company, do I have to get the TN visa?
I have a Bachelors Degree in Business Admin and 3+ years of experience.

Are there any TN visa services that you recommend I use that will help me through the process?

Thanks in advance!

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Steven
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Joined: 28 Sep 2007
Posts: 1592
Location: Calgary

Posted: Sun Aug 24, 2008 9:12 pm

 

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Sounds to me if you're just going to meetings that a regular B-1 business visitor entry would suffice. Do a web search on "B-1 NAFTA" and check what the rules say you can do and if that is sufficient for you.
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Steve.

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