what if I get denied for TN status? Can I still...

Hey, I'm worried that for whatever reason, my TN status could be denied. I have my letter and proof of ability and education, but what if they don't think my position description is the same as wh...

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eejerson
New Member

Joined: 06 Aug 2008
Posts: 4
Location: vancouver

Posted: Wed Aug 06, 2008 7:21 am

Hey,

I'm worried that for whatever reason, my TN status could be denied. I have my letter and proof of ability and education, but what if they don't think my position description is the same as what's specified in the dictionary definition of the TN profession I fit under?

Does that mean I've officially been denied entry to the US? or can I proceed but only as a canadian traveler?

Also, for proof of bachelor's degree, do I need to bring the actual degree or just a copy?

Thanks!

voyager6868
CanuckAbroad Regular

Joined: 13 Apr 2008
Posts: 57
Location: Waterloo

Posted: Wed Aug 06, 2008 10:44 am

I think they will escort you back to Canada if they aren't satisfied with your documentation, but they will tell you why they weren't satisfied and if it's something minor, you can get a revised letter and come back the next day.

If it's something major, then lawyers may need to get involved.

Definitely bring the original degree.

eejerson
New Member

Joined: 06 Aug 2008
Posts: 4
Location: vancouver

Posted: Wed Aug 06, 2008 10:47 am

thanks for the reply Smile

what if they decide my position description doesn't ultimately conform to the tn professional description? can I come back as a visitor the the states the next day?

Reba
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Canuck in NC

Joined: 16 Jul 2004
Posts: 1488
Location: North Carolina

Posted: Thu Aug 07, 2008 3:12 am

that would be totally up to the POE officer at the time you try to cross. No one here could answer that question.
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perkyj
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CDN in Illinois

Joined: 21 Mar 2008
Posts: 74
Location: Illinois

Posted: Thu Aug 07, 2008 5:43 am

I have not tried this, but I've heard that if you are denied a TN, you can ask at that moment to withdraw the application. It will then be up to the officer to allow you to withdraw it with no record or to deny you entry which stays on your record. We have 2 denied entries on record because the first TN took 2 letter rewrites.