TN got denied Twice

I got my first TN as a software Engineer with a Mech Eng degree, so they are related.

The reference letter you would get are useless. Engineering TN does not rely on experience -- only your degree counts.

A better TN letter, stating that you are developing software related to Mech Engineering would solve this.

The information from OOH for Computer Software Engineers, Education and training part shows "Employers who use computers for scientific or engineering applications usually prefer college graduates who have a degree in computer or information science, mathematics, engineering, or the physical sciencs." Based on this, it seems any engineering degree should be fine. I also have a Master of engineering in Applied Mechanics. The courses I took did contain a few computer related, a lot of math though.

Based on this, it seems any engineering degree should be fine...

Of course it is. The issue is in the description of your functions in the TN letter. Fix the letter ans move on with your career.

The job is doing online banking development stuff. Just don't see how it can be related to Mech engineering.

The job is doing online banking development stuff. Just don't see how it can be related to Mech engineering.

Ah! Then this isn't even software engineering! this is a developer job.

Now we're getting much farther away fromn prospect of TN!

See a TN cogniscent lawyer.

It is really for user authentication application stuff, a small part of huge on line banking system. The letter was prepared by attorney.

It is possible the economy made them resentful somehow. Historically, it has been like that in America. When times are tough, resentment toward immigrants sometimes becomes apparent. Immigrant petitions are declined more frequently. I don't want to be misinterpreted here but Americans tend to look more inwards compared to other nations.

Just reinforce the fact you have a solid employer who is willing to petition your TN and make a request for TN Status politely but firmly. You are not the only TNer changing jobs.

You may not hold 2 TN's concurrently, only for a part-time position. When you applied at the border for "C", it is implicitly understood you are giving up your TN for "B". You cannot hold both when applying for "C"

Be forewarned that the West Coast crossings seem to be denying TN applications a little more aggressively. Make sure you get it right the next time around. If denied twice already, consider approaching the port of entry with personal legal representation.

From what I heard that one can hold multiple TNs at the same time, isn't that right?

This is only applicable to part-time positions in conjunction with a full-time TN. You have a lot more reading to do:

http://www.naftatnlawyer.com/nafta-tn-b ... ly-pt.html

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The information from OOH for Computer Software Engineers, Education and training part shows "Employers who use computers for scientific or engineering applications usually prefer college graduates who have a degree in computer or information science, mathematics, engineering, or the physical sciencs." Based on this, it seems any engineering degree should be fine. I also have a Master of engineering in Applied Mechanics. The courses I took did contain a few computer related, a lot of math though.

The directive memo issued to the Class A ports of entry indicates the degree "be in the field or a closely related field."

Because of that potential directive issued to the various ports, a Free Trade Officer can insist that the degree be in the exact field subject to his/her interpretation. The above areas mentioned are appropriate for a Computer Systems Analyst.

A Mechanical Engineering degree would be inappropriate here for a Software Engineer unless the application showed extensive coursework in Software Engineering and/or Computer Science.

Academic transcripts showing evidence that appropriate software content was indeed taken as part of the academic program and the bulk of those courses are significant in magnitude showing some specialization in Software Engineering would substantiate this.