Was hoping that the Canadian passport would make it easier to get employment.
Today went to the border for TN visa related information and was thrown to the wolfs. Directly put in front of the officers who process and they said things that I thought were easy were just in my imagination. much more complex process of documentation than I thought .
Had got this offer from a company and was told that they had processed this for other people too. And they just sent me a copy via E-mail / .pdf. And at the border was told nothing like that is accepted, they need the original. And a huge requirement that the Employment letter has to specify in detail my duties, functions, salary, method of payment......
Then came home and did more digging on the net ::::
Some information I could dig out :
TN Visa Application Process :
http://www.naftatnlawyer.com/contents-of-tn-employment-lett/
For purposes of U.S. immigration, clarity is a necessity for applications for TN status under NAFTA.
Successful applications are those that clearly establish eligibility under one of the NAFTA TN categories and evidence the Canadian/Mexican professional’s qualification for the position. Applicants should strive to clarify and justify every statement made in the application.
With this principle in mind, an Employment Support Letter submitted in support of an application for nonimmigrant TN status must clearly and coherently establish the following key five points:
1. The Employer Support Letter must clearly state the NAFTA job category the applicant is seeking admission under.
2. The Employer Support Letter must provide a description of the professional activities involved, including a brief summary of daily job duties. The TN applicant’s prospective job duties must be consistent with the job duties generally performed by those in the particular occupation.
Inspecting officers will look to the Occupational Outlook Handbook, a manual published by the Department of Labor, for insight on the duties normally required of professionals in a particular profession. It is important for TN applicants that their prospective job duties fall within the ambit of those described for the profession in the OOH.
3. The Employer Support Letter must demonstrate that the Canadian citizen possesses the education or appropriate credentials to satisfy the professional level qualifications required under NAFTA.
4. The Employer Support Letter must provide the anticipated length of stay (may request up to three years).
5. The Employer Support Letter must state the arrangements for remuneration for the services to be rendered.
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Bureau of Labor -> Occupational Outlook handbook link below:
http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos287.htm
Computer System Analyst: --> Nature of the Work
Details paste below (way down)
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*********This is info I got from the Border Personal when I went to get the TN visa info.*****
I got some information from the border post regarding the documentation.
- The Job title has to be something approved in the NAPTA. (using anything other than that is a disqualification.) eg Computer System Analyst.
- And it has to have a detailed description on the job duties and other related information.
- They need the Original not a copy or pdf print out
here is the link to the official site :
http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/types/types_1274.html#3
A Canadian citizen without a TN visa can apply at a U.S. port of entry with all of the following:
- Request for admission under TN status to Department of Homeland Security, Customs and Border Protection, U.S. immigration officer;
- Employment Letter - Evidence of professional employment. See Employment Letter below;
- Proof of professional qualifications, such as transcripts of grades, licenses, certificates, degrees, and/or records of previous employment;
- Proof of ability to meet applicable license requirements;
- Proof of Canadian citizenship- Canadian citizens may present a passport, as visas are not required, or they may provide secondary evidence, such as a birth certificate. However, Canadian citizens traveling to the United States from outside the Western Hemisphere are required to present a valid passport at the port-of-entry;
- Fee of U.S. $50
Employment Letter
The employer in the U.S. must provide to the applicant a Letter of Employment in the United States. The letter must indicate that the position in question in the U.S. requires the employment of a person in a professional capacity, consistent with the NAFTA Chapter 16, Annex 1603, Appendix 1603.d.1.
The applicant must present evidence of professional employment to satisfy the Consular Officer of your plans to be employed in prearranged business activities for a U.S. employer(s) or entity(ies) at a professional level. Part-time employment is permitted. Self-employment is not permitted. An employment letter or contract providing a detailed description of the business activities may be provided from the U.S. or foreign employer, and should state the following:
- Activity in which the applicant shall be engaged;
- Purpose of entry;
- Anticipated length of stay;
- Educational qualifications or appropriate credentials demonstrating professional status;
- Evidence of compliance with DHS regulations, and/or state laws; and
- Arrangements for pay.
- Although not required, proof of licensure to practice a given profession in the United States may be offered along with a job offer letter, or other documentation in support of a TN visa application.
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Appendix 1603.D.1
Professionals :
Computer Systems Analyst:Baccalaureate or Licenciatura Degree; or PostSecondary Diploma 3 or PostSecondary Certificate 4 , and three years experience
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Bureau of Labor -> Occupational Outlook handbook link below:
http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos287.htm
Computer System Analyst: --> Nature of the Work
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Nature of the Work
Nearly all organizations rely on computer and information technology (IT) to conduct business and operate efficiently. Computer systems analysts use IT tools to help enterprises of all sizes achieve their goals. They may design and develop new computer systems by choosing and configuring hardware and software, or they may devise ways to apply existing systems' resources to additional tasks.
Most systems analysts work with specific types of computer systems—for example, business, accounting, and financial systems or scientific and engineering systems—that vary with the kind of organization. Analysts who specialize in helping an organization select the proper system hardware and software are often called system architects or system designers. Analysts who specialize in developing and fine-tuning systems often have the more general title of systems analysts.
To begin an assignment, systems analysts consult with an organization’s managers and users to define the goals of the system and then design a system to meet those goals. They specify the inputs that the system will access, decide how the inputs will be processed, and format the output to meet users' needs. Analysts use techniques such as structured analysis, data modeling, information engineering, mathematical model building, sampling, and a variety of accounting principles to ensure their plans are efficient and complete. They also may prepare cost-benefit and return-on-investment analyses to help management decide whether implementing the proposed technology would be financially feasible.
When a system is approved, systems analysts oversee the implementation of the required hardware and software components. They coordinate tests and observe the initial use of the system to ensure that it performs as planned. They prepare specifications, flow charts, and process diagrams for computer programmers to follow; then they work with programmers to “debug,” or eliminate errors, from the system. Systems analysts who do more in-depth testing may be called software quality assurance analysts. In addition to running tests, these workers diagnose problems, recommend solutions, and determine whether program requirements have been met. After the system has been implemented, tested, and debugged, computer systems analysts may train its users and write instruction manuals.
In some organizations, programmer-analysts design and update the software that runs a computer. They also create custom applications tailored to their organization's tasks. Because they are responsible for both programming and systems analysis, these workers must be proficient in both areas. (A separate section on computer software engineers and computer programmers appears elsewhere in the Handbook.) As this dual proficiency becomes more common, analysts are increasingly working with databases, object-oriented programming languages, client–server applications, and multimedia and Internet technology.
One challenge created by expanding computer use is the need for different computer systems to communicate with each other. Many systems analysts are involved with “networking,” connecting all the computers within an organization or across organizations, as when setting up e-commerce networks to facilitate business between companies.
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