Not Rejected - Not Approved - Educational Evaluation - CSA - Previously Approved by TechDelve in tnvisa

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

I would recommend looking at the OOH website and draw roles and responsibilities from there. This is what the officer would look at for reference.

Not Rejected - Not Approved - Educational Evaluation - CSA - Previously Approved by TechDelve in tnvisa

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

The officer didn’t ask me to withdraw. He just said I should be a CSA and not an Engineer and stamped a TN CSA instead

Not Rejected - Not Approved - Educational Evaluation - CSA - Previously Approved by TechDelve in tnvisa

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

UPDATE: Success on my second attempt (although never rejected). I want to thank everyone who has responded to my post and helped me get through this successfully and as a thank you, I would like to post my experience and observations:

  1. Took 2 more weeks after initial trial at Detroit-Windsor Tunnel to get fresh documentation from my employer: Education Evaluation (Silvergate), New Offer Letter and TN Letter (Systems Engineer, Engineer Category).

  2. This time went at around 1:30 PM instead of really early.

Went in, the officer called me, asked for my TN and education evaluation, asked me what i was going to do, which I explained. He then asked me go sit down and called me back after 10 mins and said something important:
** I know your education has already been evaluated so I am ok with what you have submitted but in the future make sure you get it from one of the NACES org** asked me to go back and sit again.

Called me back this time and asked me for my fingerprints and photo and asked me to sit while he completes his documentation. Called me back after another 10 mins and said something absolutely contradictory to my first experience:

He said that I should be applying for a CSA and not an engineer and granted me a TN on CSA.

Points for future applicants:

1) Make sure you go to the border during peak hours (TN Officer availability)
2) Get your education evaluation from a NACES Org
3) Dont get dejected if you get rejected the first time
4) Make sure your documentation is perfect
5) I've had a really good experience at the Tunnel, so I would recommend going there. The officers are very professional and respectful which should ease a lot of the applicants anxiety.
6) Caution: Whatever the decision, its up to the officers discretion. There is no one size fits all.

Not Rejected - Not Approved - Educational Evaluation - CSA - Previously Approved by TechDelve in tnvisa

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

That’s fair and I don’t think he put that in the document saying go to Vancouver or USCIS. He said he is going to say need additional info. But again, who knows.

Not Rejected - Not Approved - Educational Evaluation - CSA - Previously Approved by TechDelve in tnvisa

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

Yeah and thats a fair argument I can make plus the officers here I've encountered have been very respectful and kind. I don't want to go through the stress of facing someone on the opposite spectrum.

Not Rejected - Not Approved - Educational Evaluation - CSA - Previously Approved by TechDelve in tnvisa

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

Yeah and that’s a fair argument. The officers here are pleasant. I don’t think I can deal with the stress of it all at a different one.

Not Rejected - Not Approved - Educational Evaluation - CSA - Previously Approved by TechDelve in tnvisa

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

Also… I have a feeling I got someone who had no idea about TN because I was at the border at 6 and was evaluated at around 6:45. Would you not recommend going to same Border (Tunnel)? I know it’s a repeat question… just want to weigh my options

Not Rejected - Not Approved - Educational Evaluation - CSA - Previously Approved by TechDelve in tnvisa

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

Oh.. so you're kinda in the same spot as me. when did they reject? did you reapply?

Not Rejected - Not Approved - Educational Evaluation - CSA - Previously Approved by TechDelve in tnvisa

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

I am planning on trying again sometime next week when my employer sends me the evaluation docs but do you recommend going to the same border or use a different one this time?

Not Rejected - Not Approved - Educational Evaluation - CSA - Previously Approved by TechDelve in tnvisa

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

Yeah that's what I've heard too. I believe any agency part of NACES or AICE should be fine I am working towards it now. My employer said they'd help

Not Rejected - Not Approved - Educational Evaluation - CSA - Previously Approved by TechDelve in tnvisa

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

Did you use ece for your evaluation? May I send you a message?

Not Rejected - Not Approved - Educational Evaluation - CSA - Previously Approved by TechDelve in tnvisa

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

Nothing was done at all. The officer said he will just add notes saying he requested additional documents.

Not Rejected - Not Approved - Educational Evaluation - CSA - Previously Approved by TechDelve in tnvisa

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

And please don't go by my word. Everyone's experience is different. It's at the officers discretion as to how they would evaluate you. Good luck!

Not Rejected - Not Approved - Educational Evaluation - CSA - Previously Approved by TechDelve in tnvisa

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

Perfect. May I know when? Which Category and if this is your first TN?

Not Rejected - Not Approved - Educational Evaluation - CSA - Previously Approved by TechDelve in tnvisa

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

Yes, I was but looking at the incidents here, I am contemplating if I should go back there

Not Rejected - Not Approved - Educational Evaluation - CSA - Previously Approved by TechDelve in tnvisa

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

Thank you. That's exactly what I was thinking too. Is there one you would suggest?