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Re:I’m Peter Roberts, immigration attorney who does work for... by galonk on Friday July 24, 2020 @11:41AM (#23940811)
I am a Canadian technical writer who is also a programmer and a graphic designer. Is it easier for me to work in the states through a TN visa (which specifically mentions technical writers)? I've never tried looking in the US but I've always wondered if that would help ease some of the visa issues.
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Re:I’m Peter Roberts, immigration attorney who does work for... by proberts on Friday July 24, 2020 @11:46AM (#23940869)
The TN is a good option and all occupations are good TN options (depending on your education because there needs to be a nexus between your education and the job): technical writer, (software) engineer, and graphic designer.
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Re:I’m Peter Roberts, immigration attorney who does work for... by VintageLight on Friday July 24, 2020 @11:46AM (#23940871)
You should choose the TN occupational category that will fit your job description and experience/education best.
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Re:I’m Peter Roberts, immigration attorney who does work for... by proberts on Friday July 24, 2020 @12:19PM (#23941288)
That's correct and the occupations that I/you listed are all solid TN occupations - meaning generally there's no issue getting them if you also have the appropriate corresponding education.
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Re:I’m Peter Roberts, immigration attorney who does work for... by lhorie on Friday July 24, 2020 @12:13PM (#23941207)
The TN visa does not have a lottery, unlike the H1-B. It also comes out much faster.
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