Renew TN Visa at Border or by mail?

[MC]

-- Sat Feb 28, 2009 1:12 pm --

I forgot to add that they did do something new this time around. I was fingerprinted (left and right index finger) and photographed, which I have never had to do for a TN before. Has anyone else had to do this? Is this a new thing?[/quote]



As of January 18, 2009, all TN non-immigrants are required to provide biometrics when entering or re-entering the U.S.

http://www.dhs.gov/xtrvlsec/programs/gc ... 92442.shtm

[Steven]

Question: Does the refusal of entry as a visitor and the past TN mess serioulsy wreck my chances of getting back to my job.

Not necessarily, if you've got all the valid paperwork and a valid explanation there's no reason for them not to issue TN-1. Your past denial will be in their records so they probably will be more thorough though.

-- Sat Feb 28, 2009 11:56 pm --

As of January 18, 2009, all TN non-immigrants are required to provide biometrics when entering or re-entering the U.S.

As well as in nearly every other category, useful to know. Just be sure they do it correctly.

[axolotl]

As of January 18, 2009, all TN non-immigrants are required to provide biometrics when entering or re-entering the U.S.

So we're officially "in the system" now, biometrics and all. Fun!

-- Wed Mar 04, 2009 7:55 am --

My advice is to assume the worst case scenario when crossing the border even if the inspecting officer is a really nice gal/guy. Nice inspectors do exist but just don't count on getting one.

I never count on getting a nice officer. In fact, the officer I dealt with at Pearson yesterday was rude and condescending, and treated me as though I were 5 years old. That seems to be the norm.

[Steven]

When the biometrics will get really fun is when they start using them on Canadian passports, with RFID chips. I think the plan is to start introducing them on June 1st.