Reasons to leave post-TN: outside the US, or only in Canada?

Is owning property or having a residence/permanent address in Canada a requirement for the TN visa? I read the official site carefully and it says nothing of that sort, but it clearly says they ha...

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The_Knight
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Joined: 30 Sep 2008
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Posted: Tue Oct 07, 2008 11:34 am

Is owning property or having a residence/permanent address in Canada a requirement for the TN visa?

I read the official site carefully and it says nothing of that sort, but it clearly says they have to find a reason for the applicant to leave the US later on (a family, a job, property.etc) What if I have property, and a JOB (from which I'll be fired if i don't return), and an entire family, all outside the US but NOT in Canada?

Would that be a problem? Because it's what's worrying me the most.

Reba
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Canuck in NC

Joined: 16 Jul 2004
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Location: North Carolina

Posted: Tue Oct 07, 2008 2:06 pm

The main thing about the TN is that it is not dual intent, meaning, you can't have intent to immigrate, and if you have no ties to Canada, ie: no permanent residence, no bank accounts, etc etc, then they will assume you will try to immigrate to the US.

If you have ties elsewhere, I would think that should suffice. Just as long as you're qualified for the TN, have a job offer letter, and no immigrant intent.
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Steven
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Posted: Tue Oct 07, 2008 3:12 pm

The_Knight wrote: Is owning property or having a residence/permanent address in Canada a requirement for the TN visa?

No, but you must have "bona-fide non-immigrant intent" which is somewhat vague and largely up to the USCIS people at the POE. Obviously the more you have in Canada (or elsewhere) the stronger case you have.
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samdonowa
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Joined: 27 Dec 2007
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Posted: Thu Oct 09, 2008 9:30 am

no, it's not a requirment per USCIS.my lawyer also said so.however, the officers who are trying to be difficult will tell you otherwise as they told me.I told him not it's not a requirement.this was after i was approved at one POE and was crossing thru another POE.the POE where I got my visa did not ask/make any ridiculous questions/comments

The_Knight
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Posted: Thu Oct 09, 2008 12:36 pm

How about coming through Canada? Does it heavily affect my application? My lawyer insists I don't come through any other country. I was coming through Paris--->US.

Reba
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Canuck in NC

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Location: North Carolina

Posted: Fri Oct 10, 2008 3:20 am

An international POE likely will not have any officers familiar with NAFTA on staff. You are better to cross and get your TN at a Canada/US crossing.
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gescores
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Joined: 24 May 2008
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Location: Virginia

Posted: Fri Oct 10, 2008 10:50 am

I second. They expect a Canadian will be crossing a Canadian/USA POE. The less surprise you bring the better it is. Immigration and Security is a big deal here. Don't get them to excited, because they will bite!