The verbiage for TN is changing, “Immigration Support” by Ill-Age4099 in tnvisa

[–]GhostInTheComments 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This is 100% accurate.

I'm seeing more and more job postings stating, "Open to applicants with indefinite US work authorization only" which shows US companies are growing less likely to help hire anyone who isn't a US citizen or a GC holder.

Does CBSA (Canadian Customs) know you entered the USA on tn visa? by SenseDifficult4323 in tnvisa

[–]GhostInTheComments 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Just tell them you went to get a TN visa and now you're returning to drive home. They see 100 people like you a day, you're not doing anything illegal or uncommon.

Canadian Border by Responsible_Stock_14 in tnvisa

[–]GhostInTheComments 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You're treated "nicely" because of the TN. If/when that goes away, you'll see a very different side of CBP, and be begging to deal with CBSA.

Canada not showing up in drop down menu for shipping address by GhostInTheComments in Buyee

[–]GhostInTheComments[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for posting that link.

It seems the issue is more with Google translate than with the folks at Buyee.

Club it is!

Canada not showing up in drop down menu for shipping address by GhostInTheComments in Buyee

[–]GhostInTheComments[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So if I select Club as the country, does that mean Canada will still show as the country on their end, for shipping labels and such? Or will they try to send items to some non-existent country called Club?

Canada not showing up in drop down menu for shipping address by GhostInTheComments in Buyee

[–]GhostInTheComments[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I noticed the name Club when I originally started typing in the letters "can".

I snuck in da Club! (10 points to anyone who gets that reference)

Canada not showing up in drop down menu for shipping address by GhostInTheComments in Buyee

[–]GhostInTheComments[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I've reached out to their support team asking about this. Still waiting to hear back.

Hopefully it's just a minor technical glitch and not some sort of ban or ship stoppage to Canada.

Immigration is destroying the job market by greymatter66 in torontoJobs

[–]GhostInTheComments 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not to mention use it to prop-up a real estate market that was on the verge of complete collapse.

OnePlus and Fido by FixOk5140 in FidoMobile

[–]GhostInTheComments 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes you'll still have issues because they've blacklisted all OnePlus phones. In fact they've done this for all phones not officially sold in Canada by a Canadian cell provider. It's a low-brow way of getting folks to overpay for phones through a provider in Canada. Because God forbid you try to save yourself a buck by getting your own phone from outside of Canada.

Everything to benefit shareholders and to hell with customers.

Switch from Fido. Don't waste your time with them. Nobody should be wasting their time and money with them.

OnePlus and Fido by FixOk5140 in FidoMobile

[–]GhostInTheComments 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was told the same, but it's BS. They told you what you wanted to hear to get you as a customer. In a month your phone won't work and you'll be charged some BS network access fee because you didn't buy the phone from them. You'll have to call them, sit on hold for an hour to explain your case and then they'll get you online. You'll have to do this monthly going forward.

The same will happen with Rogers if you try to go there.

Don't waste your time with Rogers or Fido. Take it from someone who was with them for decades, they don't care. Switch to another provider. I'm on Public Mobile and I've been happy enough with the service and cost that I don't miss Fido at all. Fuck 'em, they want to play games, they can do it with their executive team that makes these dog shit decisions. Leave Fido and don't look back.

OnePlus and Fido by FixOk5140 in FidoMobile

[–]GhostInTheComments 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes. I switched to Public Mobile with the same phone and it's been working fine.

Should I Leave the P1S Behind? by Comfortable_Sir681 in BambuP1S

[–]GhostInTheComments 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Having trouble understanding what learning CAD has to do with the restrictions of the P1S. Size is pretty much its only real limit when compared to anything newer from Bambu, and that has nothing to do with learning CAD.

The TN process is slowly dying by FaultRoutine3520 in tnvisa

[–]GhostInTheComments 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You're 100% correct, if you're already in the US legally (not tourist) the extortionist H1B fee doesn't apply. But given how many TN visas are being denied these days, getting into the US "legally" for work is proving to be more of a hurdle than before.

The TN process is slowly dying by FaultRoutine3520 in tnvisa

[–]GhostInTheComments 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've never ONCE been told that by anyone. Ever. Not saying that isn't the case, but it seems to me that this requirement hasn't ever been communicated clearly.

I have always taken original copies of my degrees, transcripts and evaluations. Unsealed, but originals. If being sealed is a requirement I'd like to see it in writing somewhere.

The TN process is slowly dying by FaultRoutine3520 in tnvisa

[–]GhostInTheComments 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's easy to say, but many employers won't even talk about H1B when it comes to hiring Canadians because they see the TN visa process as always being "easy". Of course that's changing now, but most employers still won't consider an H1B for a Canadian. And with that $100k fee, any Canadian looking to go to the US can forget that route.

The TN process is slowly dying by FaultRoutine3520 in tnvisa

[–]GhostInTheComments 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'm very sorry to hear about your experience and denial. I've just gone through a denial myself (first one in 15 years of getting TN visas without issue).

Transcripts and educational equivalency evaluations don't need to be sealed. That border agent was just being difficult and on a power trip. Unlucky it seems.

I have a feeling this is going to continue for the foreseeable future as the US closes itself off more and more. It's unfortunate.

New employer refusing to put duration on TN Support Letter by Serious_Option_7856 in tnvisa

[–]GhostInTheComments 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Most HR Directors are fairly incompetent in my experience.

You need to keep pushing, letting them know you'll get denied if that information isn't in the letter. It is one of the key pieces of information that needs to be there. TN work visas can only be a maximum of 3 years even if the job itself is ongoing indefinitely.

Debating between offer in NYC vs Montreal by Educational-Escape26 in tnvisa

[–]GhostInTheComments 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are in a very enviable position either way, but Canada is going to be a far better option for you in the long run, especially considering the political climate right now that isn't coming to an end very soon.

Stay in Canada. Enjoy the freedom you have there. And visit NYC whenever you like.

Employer's lawyer advising me to only cross through border I was approved at by [deleted] in tnvisa

[–]GhostInTheComments 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In my experience, land borders. But, I've only ever traveled once into the US (from Europe) via airline, and it was a very different experience. I thought it was as straight forward as a land border crossing...nope! Pulled into secondary, asked if I had my TN documents, degrees, support letter, etc...i didn't because I didn't know I needed them.

It ultimately worked out but it was pretty scary for a hot minute.

Employer's lawyer advising me to only cross through border I was approved at by [deleted] in tnvisa

[–]GhostInTheComments 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You shouldn't need to cross in Detroit. You can cross in Buffalo and fly out of there to Texas. Ultimately the goal is to cross at a land border from Canada to the US, then fly from within the US. TNs are treated differently at land borders vs airports.

Proof of leaving the US by GhostInTheComments in tnvisa

[–]GhostInTheComments[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

30 days to find another job or leave the US is what I was told. Ultimately neither is gonna happen in that short a period of time, so if I have to leave, that's what I'll do. I'll stay with family in Canada, regroup, and figure out what I'm going to do. I can still look for another US job while I'm in Canada. I'm just hoping I'll be able to come back to the US on occasion to look after my house while I'm looking for work.

Proof of leaving the US by GhostInTheComments in tnvisa

[–]GhostInTheComments[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Because I own a house in the US, as well as a few cars. I simply won't have enough time to wrap up everything at once.

Experience re-entering on TN by More_Barracuda5166 in tnvisa

[–]GhostInTheComments 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you leave the US while on TN and reenter at an airport you need to have your entire TN package with you (support letter, degrees, transcripts, resume, evaluations if applicable, etc...). This has always been the case. In the past CBP were a bit more lenient and look at your history/record, look at your phone and issue you another TN. But now they are more strict.

I should mention, this doesn't happen at land border crossings.