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Episode 39 - US Immigration Updates, recent case results, and answers to more of your questions!

In this episode of the Arrive US Immigration Law Podcast for Canadians, we review recent US Immigration Updates and recent case results, and we answer several questions submitted by our listeners about US Immigration Law. This includes:

• Three E visa Approvals on the same day in Toronto.
• TN Visa Approvals with previous denials.
• TN Visa to Green card.
• J1 foreign residency requirement, is it cumulative or consecutive?
• Changing from a TD to a TN visa.
• Child status protection act and aging out issues. 
• TN Visa as a Computer Engineer
• Employer offer letter issues. 

Episode 38 - US Immigration Updates including the upcoming H1B visa lottery and answers to more of your questions!

In this episode of the Arrive US Immigration Law Podcast for Canadians, we review recent US Immigration Updates including the upcoming H1B visa lottery and we answer several questions submitted by our listeners about US Immigration Law. 

Episode 37 - US Immigration Updates - TN Visa to Green Card, TN Visa Side Hustle, TN Visa Grace Period, and TN Visa as a Sonographer..

In this episode of the Arrive US Immigration Law Podcast for Canadians, we review recent US Immigration Updates and answer the following questions from listeners: 

1. TN Visa to Green Card - I am an Indian-born Canadian citizen. Can I go from a TN visa to a green card? Is It a Complicated Process?
2. TN Visa Grace Period - Hello! My TN visa is expiring on the 15th and I am planning on leaving the States on the 22nd. I will get a new TN visa when I come back in early January. Is the grace period in writing? I couldn't find it anywhere on the USCIS website and feel a bit anxious about the week that I am staying without "status." 

3. TN Visa Side Hustle - I've worked in Texas with a TN visa, my employer has started with some struggle in the business, and his finance is down.  Currently, I'm just making $2000 per month, I have a family and I need to support them, and this is not enough to pay bills. I was thinking to work as a delivery, uber, or other with a flexible schedule. I really appreciate your support and comments in relation to this inquiry. I was wondering if I can get a part-time job. instead, to have just one job, I would like to have two. (because I need it, and I have the time to do that) I was thinking to work as a delivery, uber, or other with a flexible schedule. 

4. I am a Registered cardiac sonographer- holding a credential from CCI which is from the USA. I looking for jobs in the United States many hospitals are selecting me but they all get stuck with the sponsorship issue. Will you please help? I am ready to process the visa by myself if it’s possible.

Episode 36 - US Immigration Update and Answers to More of Your Questions

In this episode of the Arrive US Immigration Law Podcast for Canadians, we answer the following questions submitted by our listeners:

1. My case is in administrative processing, what should I expect?
2. As a Canadian citizen can I visit my son who is studying on a student visa (F1)? My family immigration sponsored by my father's priority date is November 7, 2011.
3. Can I apply for an adjustment of status from B1 / B2 to Immigrant VISA (F3), in the USA? 
4. I am applying for my son's N-600k and am looking for some expertise. I am a dual American-Canadian citizen. I do not meet the 5-year physical presence in the US requirement but my dad did, therefore, I plan on using my son's grandfather (also a dual citizen) for the application. He is deceased and wanted to be sure that it was still possible to use him as a grandparent despite this.
5. I am a Canadian (by birth) and have gotten a job offer to work in the United States. I am hoping to go to the USA to work and live with my fiancé. The job is administrative in nature and although I’ve taken some university and college courses I hold no degree in any of the fields listed for a TN1 visa.

6. I am a born and raised Canadian Citizen and I am in a long-distance relationship with an American citizen. I have successfully visited my girlfriend in the United States twice alone and once with family while I was a student. But this past August, after graduating with a bachelor's, I attempted to visit my girlfriend again, but this time for 3-4 months instead of the 2-3 week visits I’ve done before. I was refused at the border due to several factors. I came with two oversized bags, no return ticket, a non-concrete return date, not enough funds in my bank account to support my trip, no job, no home under my name, and no financial statements.

7. My work is providing an L1 visa, with allows my spouse to enter the USA with an Automatic L2 Visa. Wanted to know what the process is in ensuring he has all eligibility to work in the USA.

Episode 35 - US Immigration Update and Answers to Your Questions

In this episode of the Arrive US Immigration Law Podcast for Canadians we discuss current trends and updates with US Immigration. We also answer the following questions submitted by our listeners:

1. Q - I am looking to seek clarification on this as I am visiting my girlfriend for 1-2 months multiple times a year. I do have permanent employment in Canada that allows me to work remotely anywhere. I am wondering if it is legally okay for me to continue my work at this company (completely remote) while I am visiting my girlfriend in the US.

2. Q- India-born Canadian citizen Can get a TN visa to green card or its depend on the priority Date? Is It a complicated Process?

    

Episode 34 - What happens if I lose or quit my job while on a work visa?

In this episode of the Arrive US Immigration Law Podcast for Canadians we discuss, What happens if I lose or quit my job while on a work visa? We review the 10-day and 60-day grace periods as well as the three most common options when losing or quitting your job. 

Episode 33 - Border Denials and Refusals for Improper Documentation

In this episode of the Arrive US Immigration Podcast for Canadians, we discuss Border Denials and Refusals under INA(a)(7)(A)(i)(I) for lack of documents and immigrant intent. This type of denial is common for those trying to both visit and work in the United States. We review why these denials happen and how to overcome them.

Episode 32 - Processing for an Immigrant Visa at a US Consulate (Consular Processing)

In this episode of the Arrive US Immigration Podcast for Canadians, we discuss being sponsored by your US citizen relative for an immigrant visa and processing for the Immigrant Visa at a US Consulate (Consular Processing).

Episode 31 - TN Visa Status for Medical and Allied Professionals

In this episode of the Arrive US Immigration Podcast for Canadians, we discuss TN Visa Status for Medical and Allied Professionals. Specifically, Medical Lab Technicians and Technologists. 

Episode 30 - TN Visa Frequently Asked Questions

In this episode of the Arrive US Immigration Podcast for Canadians, we answer several commonly asked questions about TN visa status.

1. How long will your TN visa be valid?
2. Can you travel while on a TN visa?
3. Can you be a manager or a supervisor while on a TN visa?
4. Can you withdraw your visa application at a US port of entry?
5. What is the difference between a support letter and an offer letter?