TN Visa Approval – Physician

BACKGROUND:    

  • The applicant, a citizen of Canada, was offered a job as a Public Health Physician, which would involve investigating and analyzing healthcare associated infections.


TN CATEGORY:    


JOB TITLE / DUTIES:    

  • The Physician TN visa category is limited to only teaching or research, and generally does not allow patient care.

  • As such, it was important that the applicant’s TN Support Letter clearly indicated that the position offered clearly indicated a research role with no patient contact.

  • Additionally, as further proof of eligibility, in my cover letter to USCBP I explained and evidenced how the position qualified for TN visa status under the Physician category.

  • As part of the application packet, I included documentation evidencing that Physicians conducted research to understand and reduce healthcare associated infections.


EDUCATION:    

  • The applicant possessed the requisite medical license.


FILING PROCESS:    

  • TN visa status application filed at the Buffalo, NY Peace Bridge port-of-entry.


PROCESSING TIME:    

  • Approved same day as filed.


APPROVAL PERIOD:  

  • 3 years


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