What is a contractor visa?

[luckyduckluk]

Hi all,

I'm a Canadian recently hired by a company in California to do some interaction design (essentially software interface/graphic design) work. The company's lawyer doesn't believe the TN visa (graphic design) would work for me. Though didn't explain why.

They suggested I try out this 'contracting visa', with a contracting company they work with (on the request that a client wants me down there).

Does anyone know what this contracting visa is? And what is the likelihood that I will get this?

Thanks in advance.

[Steven]

"We have no idea what we're talking about and don't like immigration paperwork, try using one of our contractors who is more familiar with it."

Which basically means you get a TN-1 with them. If you explain how simple TN-1 is to the original company they might relent.

[luckyduckluk]

Steve,

I have tried to explain how simple the TN is, but their private lawyers seem to get the final say. It's a big company and I don't know if I can/if it's my place to ask to speak to their lawyers.