Canadian citizen denied for TN visa today

[iamagtaguy]

Hi Gurus,

I have a Computer Systems Analyst job offer and NAFTA format letter also an educational evaluation along with my original certificates and Canadian passport.

I just attended the TN at rainbow bridge and the offer said i am not eligible as i hold 3 years bachelors degree in computer applications from India which is equivalent to 3 years bachelors degree in the USA. She said she can’t count 15 years experience at all. I had an education evaluation but she is not satisfied as it says it’s equivalent to 3 years USA degree.

I thought of talking to an attorney but they are very expensive, what should i do ? is it good idea to go again at peace or lewiston ? Kindly advise.

Thanks

 

[Naturgrl]

Hi Gurus,

I have a Computer Systems Analyst job offer and NAFTA format letter also an educational evaluation along with my original certificates and Canadian passport.

I just attended the TN at rainbow bridge and the offer said i am not eligible as i hold 3 years bachelors degree in computer applications which is equivalent to 3 years bachelors degree in the USA. She said she can’t count 15 years experience at all.

I thought of talking to an attorney but they are very expensive, what should i do ? is it good idea to go again at peace or lewiston ? Kindly advise.

Thanks

If you are a Canadian citizen, then why do you need a TN visa to work in Canada.

 

[iamagtaguy]

to work in USA

 

[Naturgrl]

to work in USA

Ask on a US immigration forum. Cannot comment if you meet work eligibility requirements or not.

 

[harirajmohan]

Hi Gurus,

I have a Computer Systems Analyst job offer and NAFTA format letter also an educational evaluation along with my original certificates and Canadian passport.

I just attended the TN at rainbow bridge and the offer said i am not eligible as i hold 3 years bachelors degree in computer applications from India which is equivalent to 3 years bachelors degree in the USA. She said she can’t count 15 years experience at all. I had an education evaluation but she is not satisfied as it says it’s equivalent to 3 years USA degree.

I thought of talking to an attorney but they are very expensive, what should i do ? is it good idea to go again at peace or lewiston ? Kindly advise.

Thanks

Surely 3 year bachelors from India is not equivalent of 4 year US bachelors. Only with uscis its easier to show that you have x number of years of education for showing 16 years of education but it seems cbp doesnt.
You should have done more research. If the rule requires you to have bachelor's degree or you are claiming to have bachelor's degree then you should have it fully at academic level, not the equivalent with substitute.
Navigating the rules in foreign country should be dealt with going by books exactly as it says.

You cant do anything. It same as denial of visa at consulate or denial of petition at uscis. I dont think you have right or its actually worth it. You would loose for sure 100%. if this was the case, there are millions of people who got denied by uscis, cbp and consulates and they all wanted to sue them. Its their country and their rules and in your case of denial entry is just not within your right. Hardly GC holders have rights on entry into US. During the trump bad, many GC holders too were denied as foreign individual has almost no right in foreign land to seek entry.

If i were you, i would just try to find a way if you qualify for tn visa with your 3 year degree. Not sure if its 3 years then you need to have it done from Canada/US but check out on new tn rather than trying to dig up on denied entry.

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https://www.nafsa.org/_/file/_/amresource/8cfr2146.htm
Computer Systems Analyst--Baccalaureate or Licenciatura Degree; or Post-Secondary Diploma (3) or Post Secondary Certificate (4) and three years' experience.

(note 3) "Post Secondary Diploma" means a credential issued, on completion of two or more years of post secondary education, by an accredited academic institution in Canada or the United States.
(note 4) "Post Secondary Certificate" means a certificate issued, on completion of two or more years of post secondary education at an academic institution, by the federal government of Mexico or a state government in Mexico, an academic institution recognized by the federal government or a state government, or an academic institution created by federal or state law.

 

[canuck78]

When it comes to US immigration there is minimal flexibility.

 

[xlnc7]

to work in USA

Hi,

Any updates after your first visit.

How was the interview process? Any tips?

I have my appointment tomorrow at Lewiston. My job is Computer Systems Analyst with major IT company in US. I have an 4 year engineering degree and 2 year MBA.

 

[tusharnayyer]

Hi Gurus,

I have a Computer Systems Analyst job offer and NAFTA format letter also an educational evaluation along with my original certificates and Canadian passport.

I just attended the TN at rainbow bridge and the offer said i am not eligible as i hold 3 years bachelors degree in computer applications from India which is equivalent to 3 years bachelors degree in the USA. She said she can’t count 15 years experience at all. I had an education evaluation but she is not satisfied as it says it’s equivalent to 3 years USA degree.

I thought of talking to an attorney but they are very expensive, what should i do ? is it good idea to go again at peace or lewiston ? Kindly advise.

Thanks

TN visa has been abused so much they have started reconsidering how it's to be given out. Folks who thought Canada as a gateway to US unfortunately this is coming to an end. Tons of folks now have been declined. Good luck on your case though.

 

[xlnc7]

Mine got denied as well. Agent said that my job "computer system analyst" does not sync up with my Mechanical Engineering degree

 

[Naturgrl]

Mine got denied as well. Agent said that my job "computer system analyst" does not sync up with my Mechanical Engineering degree

That is unfortunate, sorry. I believe the NAFTA/USCMA states that for that NOC you require "A bachelor’s degree is common in computer, information science, or other related fields." They are being strict on what is "other."

 

[smash1984]

TN visa has been abused so much they have started reconsidering how it's to be given out. Folks who thought Canada as a gateway to US unfortunately this is coming to an end. Tons of folks now have been declined. Good luck on your case though.

Ugh, i was worried about this happening.

The other thing that I have read is that going formally through USCIS (when applied by the employer) generally seems to have a higher success rate than border crossings.

 

[smash1984]

I would recommend applying through the employer (and let them petition for your TN) if that is an option.

 

[Solankivar]

Did anyone recently got approved? Niagara Border or Person Airport? What do you advise for stamping for the first time?

 

[Solankivar]

Hi Gurus,

I have a Computer Systems Analyst job offer and NAFTA format letter also an educational evaluation along with my original certificates and Canadian passport.

I just attended the TN at rainbow bridge and the offer said i am not eligible as i hold 3 years bachelors degree in computer applications from India which is equivalent to 3 years bachelors degree in the USA. She said she can’t count 15 years experience at all. I had an education evaluation but she is not satisfied as it says it’s equivalent to 3 years USA degree.

I thought of talking to an attorney but they are very expensive, what should i do ? is it good idea to go again at peace or lewiston ? Kindly advise.

Thanks

What's the status?

 

[Naturgrl]

Did anyone recently got approved? Niagara Border or Person Airport? What do you advise for stamping for the first time?

Are you coming to Canada with a job offer as a US citizen? What is the NOC and your education/work experience background?