TN Visa 101
What replaced the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)?
USMCA
What is the FLPC internal deadline for completing the onboarding process?
DOUBLE PTS
24 hours
EXTRA PTS (100 pts): Next business day for weekends/Fridays
Which three U.S. consulates in Mexico process TN visas?
Ciudad Juarez, Guadalajara, Mexico City
What is the EARLIEST we can file the extension of status?
6 months before the expiration date
In the context of maintaining your current status, what is more important to monitor, the I-94 or the TN visa?
I-94
For our company, what is the minimum educational level for eligibility for a TN visa? And what educational documents they need to provide us?
DOUBLE PTS
Bachelor’s degree - Professional license (cedula) and transcript (kardex)
EXTRA POINTS (200 pts): Other educational diplomas or certificates
What are the two ways our company can start the TN process?
Email handoff by AW Labor or client submission form
What is the next step for the paralegal after sending the Consular Packet to ensure the Beneficiary is fully prepared for their interview?
Schedule a Prep Call
Where can we check the USCIS case status?
On the USCIS website
Who can apply for a TD visa?
DOUBLE PTS!
Unmarried children under 21 and the spouse of the TN visa holder
What is the difference between TN-1 and TN-2?
TN-1 is for Canada and TN-2 is for Mexico
How do we verify the accuracy of a degree translation for consistency?
Check the Degree Translation Smartsheet
What documents should we provide to the Visa Service Team to complete the DS-160?
TRIPLE PTS
All applicant documents, contact information, and employer information
EXTRA PTS (300 pts): List all educational documents
EXTRA PTS (300 pts): TN Questionnaire
What is Premium Processing, and how long does it take to process the application?
DOUBLE PTS: How much does it cost?
TRIPLE PTS: What is the processing time without premium processing?
USCIS will provide a response within 15 days
EXTRA PTS (300 pts): $2805 USD
EXTRA PTS (300 pts): 3-4 months
What is an RFE, and what does it mean?
Request for Evidence (RFE) is a notice from USCIS asking for additional information to process the submitted immigration application or petition
What are the two available options for paying the reciprocity fee for a TN visa, and how much does it cost?
DOUBLE PTS
1 year/$104 and 4 years/$382
EXTRA PTS (400 pts): 1 year/$79 and 4 years/$357
Who should be included in the email thread for the Welcome Email?
Attorney, Supervisor, Company Point of Contact (from TN Visa Handoff Smartsheet), AW Case Manager (if applicable), Logistics (if applicable)
What is the difference between the MRV and Reciprocity fee?
MRV is to secure the consular appointment, and the reciprocity is the cost of the visa
What is the 60-day grace period?
TN visa holders have 60 days to either leave the country or file for a change of employer after ending current employment
What website do we use to verify that the job duties align with TN occupations under the USMCA?
O*NET
What document helps advocate for the petition for a TN visa?
Statement of Support
You have recruited Juan Antonio Hernandez Garcia from Kyle’s Farmers, and you are uploading his passport (which expires 06/23/29) to Dropbox. How should you name the document?
DOUBLE PTS
Name of Company – Last Name(s), First Name(s) of Beneficiary – Name of Document – Expiration Date (if applicable)
EXTRA PTS (500 pts): Kyle’s Farmers – Hernandez Garcia, Juan Antonio – Passport 06232029
How should you name the matter in Clio for the family of TN Juan Antonio Hernandez Garcia, composed of his wife Alejandra Rebeca Juarez Guzman and their 8-year-old child Natalia Hernandez Juarez?
TD Consular–Family of TN: Hernandez Garcia, Juan Antonio - 2 Total TDs
What is the 240-day rule?
TNs can continue working for up to 240 days while USCIS makes a decision about their case
Can a TN visa holder travel outside Mexico, Canada, or the U.S. with an I-797A under the Automatic Revalidation rule?
No, TN visa holders with an I-797A can only travel to Mexico or Canada for up to 30 days under this rule