TN approval 3 1/2 weeks early?

[MC]

I would say 3 1/2 weeks before the start date might be pushing your luck with CBP depending on the port of entry. Some inspectors might not blink an eye but I suspect this could be problematic with some officers. It could be a crapshoot at best. See if you can plan on going for your TN a little closer to your start date.

[physicist]

Just cleared immigration with a full three years of TN status.

Thanks for the help!

FYI, the only supporting document he looked at was my original PhD diploma in physics (applied as a physicist). No transcripts, resumes, etc. Also no need for birth certificate or copies.

The only thing he kept was one copy of the letter of application.

[agnelson]

Yup, letter, degree and passport is all you need. Anyone who told you otherwise was flat wrong.

[MC]

A resume is not a prerequisite for a TN application, merely optional. It looks like you have very good timing as far as receiving immigration status under TN. CBP/USCIS is proposing hefty petition increases in the coming months. A TN petition fee may increase from $56 to $150. Wow!