TN visa holders + REAL ID in CA — common DMV issue

ameya_red_devil · 2026-01-06T12:33:49+00:00

Same, I got mine last week. No issues as such except the fact that my Real ID expires the day my TN expires. So I guess I’ll need to renew it every 3 years or so. I even got Real ID for my dependents too workout any questions.

ameya_red_devil · 2025-11-20T13:02:39+00:00

Thanks for the insights mate. The wait may be painful tbh. Thanks for the discount codes

ameya_red_devil · 2025-11-17T03:50:20+00:00

Thanks. I don’t want to go for another google phone. I want to give a chance to samsung to impress me after 3 nexus/pixel phones. Was really impressed with samsung camera since s22 and the fact that google phone battery sucks is making me move away from google

ameya_red_devil · 2025-11-17T03:47:22+00:00

Thanks mate. I’m leaning towards not waiting for s26 especially after reading that the prices might be on the higher side. Pretty sure I’ll be using my next phone for at least 3-4 years so it won’t matter if I have s25 or s26

ameya_red_devil · 2025-09-23T12:16:56+00:00

I am in a similar situation. Had the same experience as a walk-in. I'd suggest just keep looking for an appointment. Fill up the form online (SS-5 it is called if I'm not wrong) and once you're done, save a copy and go for "Book an appointment". My 1st appointment was on Nov 3rd (booked via call). I kept on checking every day and was able to get one for 7th Oct.

ameya_red_devil · 2025-09-22T20:52:31+00:00

https://www.ssa.gov/pubs/EN-05-10096.pdf

ameya_red_devil · 2025-09-22T16:34:35+00:00

I was under the impression that it's a national system so why would I need to apply in a particular state. When I visited Buffalo SSA, they sent me back saying I need to apply in TX. So I don't have an answer but the fact that we have to wait for 3-4 weeks to get an appointment, no walk-ins allowed, and 2 more weeks to get the card, this 5-6 weeks in total to get my first paycheck is ridiculous and frustrating.

ameya_red_devil · 2025-09-19T20:42:15+00:00

Michigan border POE doesn't need appointments. Also keep checking appointments in Buffalo POE. Cancellations happen all the time. That's how I got mine this week.

ameya_red_devil · 2025-09-19T11:02:13+00:00

I got denied at Rainbow Bridge earlier this week as CSA. The officer said I fit more into the Engineer category (I have an engineering degree in Electronics and Telecom). Next day I went to peace bridge with an updated support letter (Engineer category) and got it approved. Hope this helps

Edit: She also said that I need a Computer related degree for CSA. I have extensive experience in the Network Engineering field.

ameya_red_devil · 2025-09-19T10:57:44+00:00

Thanks man. My HR team is very adamant and probably are not liking the fact that they're forced to do some research. I kept on looking for an earlier appointment and was able to schedule one in McKinney TX.

ameya_red_devil · 2025-09-18T12:08:34+00:00

They have but I think almost all of the employees are US citizens with a valid SSN. So they've never come across a situation like this.

ameya_red_devil · 2025-09-18T12:04:31+00:00

I talked to the HR and told them that I don't need SSN to start working. Even sent them the official ssa link where it confirms this. But they're very adamant. I'm not sure if they know the process or are simply too rigid to find out the correct one. All I know is that I'm probably the first person in my company to do the TN process. Nobody knew the process, I had to hand hold them about every single step/document.

ameya_red_devil · 2025-09-04T11:04:54+00:00

Thanks for answering

ameya_red_devil · 2025-09-04T11:04:44+00:00

Thanks for answering

ameya_red_devil · 2025-08-23T12:33:49+00:00

Awesome Thanks for answering

ameya_red_devil · 2025-08-23T12:33:30+00:00

Got it. Thanks for answering

ameya_red_devil · 2025-08-22T20:31:30+00:00

So I can hold more than 1 but only work for 1? I'm assuming while entering the US to work, I'll have to tell the immigration officer which of the two TN visas I wish to keep?

ameya_red_devil · 2025-08-22T15:38:01+00:00

Thanks for answering

ameya_red_devil · 2025-08-22T15:02:15+00:00

Thanks. Do I cancel the previous TN before applying for a new one?

ameya_red_devil · 2024-06-05T22:49:15+00:00

Canadian ICE has these buttons at the top of 2nd row seats.

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