Re: Questions on getting a TN-1 visa

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From: Joseph C. Grasmick
Date: Fri, 27 Sep 1996 00:00

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isbruck@is.dal.ca (Richard A. Isbrucker) wrote:

>I have just been offerred a post-doctoral position as a pharmacologist in
>Florida and have only 5 weeks to arrange my move down there. . .I do know
>that the TN-1 is the most appropriate visa for me to apply for, however I
>know little about the whole process and how to avoid potential problems at
>the border.  Hopefully someone out there will be able to answer some of my
>questions regarding the TN-1...

>Is there any way to know I have all the papers necessary prior to showing
>up at the airport customs? 

Consider applying at a land border ahead of time.  This way you won't
be turned back because you forgot a piece of paper.  (With the
spouse, kids and luggage in tow.)  See the Peace Bridge page for
information on procedure at one land entry:

www.grasmick.com/peacepoe.htm

>. . .I will not have
>officially graduated with my PhD...  is a letter from the university
>explaining my degree status sufficient for customs?

You can use your related bachelor's or master's degree.  See
requirements at the TN-1 page:

www.grasmick.com/nafta.htm




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From: jgrasmick@grasmick.com (Joseph C. Grasmick)
Subject: Re: Questions on getting a TN-1 visa
Date: 1996/09/27
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