TN application and returning to Canada

[betsyo]

The I-94 is a document we issue you when we authorize your TN. It is a small white card that we staple in your Passport. Do not apply until two weeks before your start date to avoid problems. An RN is the easiest TN we do. Your either an RN or your not. With the CGFNS we will not require the Florida license, because we know you first need the TN to get it. Don't worry so much, and relax. We very rarly see problems with RN's.

Oh, and apply Mon-Fri 8-4pm as it is better for the Officer to contact your employer if need be.

I was just at the Peace Bridge, Buffalo side today, and they would not even look at my documentation to see if it is correct for the date that I do want to apply for the TN Visa..they said come back when your ready...but if the documentation is wrong,,then there is another delay..and this OFFICER said I need my Florida License before application would be granted. and as you can see by the previous notes I have posted....I seem to be either in a Catch 22,,,or I am really paranoid about making application and being denied.
Thank you
B

[MC]

Buffalo port of entry probably processes many TN applications every week so that is understandable they did not want to examine it, it is more work for them. They might not want you to know either if there was a problem, some of them anyway. At least they gave you a hint of what you might require when you go to apply, i.e. Florida License.

[lawsrlaws]

The Officer did not read your documentation. The license will be issued after the TN and SS# are issued. Is this stupid....yes, but there are several states that do this. The Officer that actually does your TN should know this when you apply.

[MC]

According to lawsrlaws, you were possibly misinformed by that Officer. After you obtain your TN, you will apply for your SSN which will take approximately 6 to 8 weeks to obtain. Presumably, then your license is issued as in some states.

[betsyo]

Thank you so much for all the responses that I have recieved for this thread....I am somewhat more at ease, and not all worked up., about it. Hopefully when I do make application, it will be without glitches and refusals I will check back daily to see if anyone further has made comments and words of wisdom for me

[MC]

Can you explain to me what a I-94 is...do I apply for this prior to going to the border, or is this something that is applied for at the Border??

An I-94 is an admission/departure card indicating you entered the U.S. as a non-immigrant and is issued at the border to you when applying for TN Status. The DHS Inspector may write on it: "Admitted under TN" which would be your immigration status. CBP may also write on it your NAFTA Occupation, which would be RN and your employer's name as well.

Keep the I-94 safe at all times and if ever flying back to Canada, take 2 or 3 photocopies of the I-94 since sometimes the airlines will mistakenly try to take it away leaving you with no document to re-enter the U.S. You could re-enter with the photocopy in case that happened.