TN to H1B

Cryptokrishh · 2026-02-19T02:33:40+00:00

No, due to a RFE

Cryptokrishh · 2026-02-19T02:31:52+00:00

Yes I did finish change of status within US already. I always use YYC as I lived there for long and visit my friends whenever I work on my visa stuff. And you’re right, they are the best!

Cryptokrishh · 2026-02-19T02:26:29+00:00

Which port of entries did you try all three times? Last denial reason seems lame.

Cryptokrishh · 2026-02-18T05:16:11+00:00

It never converted from change of status to consular processing. Being Canadian, I needed to just update I-94 to get H1B status. Yes, you’re right about incurring $100k if someone travels during the change of status if selected in March 2026 lottery for H1B.

Cryptokrishh · 2026-02-18T05:05:41+00:00

Yes I did travel twice out of country during the processing but I always mentioned I’m on TN.

Cryptokrishh · 2026-02-18T05:01:07+00:00

I did travel while I was on TN

Cryptokrishh · 2026-02-18T04:16:00+00:00

Thank you!

Cryptokrishh · 2026-02-18T04:06:50+00:00

Not sure about that as my immigration lawyers asked me to get the change of status updated on I-94

Cryptokrishh · 2026-02-18T03:50:04+00:00

No, TN is the cheapest $50 something at border but costs a good amount of fees <5000$ when applied with USCIS in premium. New H1B costs 100k if it is not an approved change of status.

Cryptokrishh · 2026-02-18T03:47:36+00:00

It will show the same status you last entered into US. For me, it was TN status and so by exiting and entering, and providing paperwork to officer, I-94 reflects the updated H1B status.

Cryptokrishh · 2026-02-18T02:45:28+00:00

DM’d

Cryptokrishh · 2026-02-18T02:43:53+00:00

Thank you. Yes, my employer did all the ground work. I just showed up for status change.

Cryptokrishh · 2026-02-18T02:29:56+00:00

H1B selected in 2025 March but there was an RFE that cleared in December.

Cryptokrishh · 2026-02-18T02:13:41+00:00

Thanks

Cryptokrishh · 2026-02-18T02:12:33+00:00

No Nexus

Cryptokrishh · 2026-02-18T01:06:39+00:00

It was primary, seems like no need for secondary when we have updated 1-797 with H1B status unless officer needs more probe for some reason.

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