Canadian pharmacist trying to get intern pharmacy job in usa

[HollywoodNorth 22]

Hi there,

thanks. I will leave us soon and will apply for TN visa from Canada...so in this case there will be no problem right?

1) regarding the documents....would an employment letter from us employer be sufficient or I need work authorization too?

2) do I need form DS-160 and I-129 while entering us or not?

Thanks a lot for your responses!

You won't have work authorization until you are adjudicated at the border. Your employers immigration lawyer should be assembling a small TN-1 packet on your behalf. Letters indicating who they are, the contract, wages, as well as the forms and your qualifications and ID.

How much education/work experience do you have? If you have a degree and a few years work experience you shouldn't have any issues.

If you have no work experience and a degree you might have issues since you mentioned internship. You may not get approved. Don't forget this isn't a check on your status but your employer is vetted as well.

[tnadit 0]

You won't have work authorization until you are adjudicated at the border. Your employers immigration lawyer should be assembling a small TN-1 packet on your behalf. Letters indicating who they are, the contract, wages, as well as the forms and your qualifications and ID.

How much education/work experience do you have? If you have a degree and a few years work experience you shouldn't have any issues.

If you have no work experience and a degree you might have issues since you mentioned internship. You may not get approved. Don't forget this isn't a check on your status but your employer is vetted as well.

thanks a lot for the reply. I have been working in Canada asa pharmacist for 4 years plus back home in my country i have been working for 3 years so overall I have 7 years of professional experience. I need to work as an intern in us for couple of months so that i can obtain my license as a pharmacist in usa..the only way that i can work as an intern is getting the tn visa...

in case I do not want to ger a lawyer, could you please guide me what forms do I need to have with me in the POE besides the employment letter and passport and my educational proof? (I am reading different websites andsome say I might need DS-160, some say I might need I-129, some say I juat need the letter from us empoloyer with passport and my degrees and licenses in Canada and back home..I got a bit confused..)

much appreciated!

[Dakine10 5,452]

Hi,

thanks for the reply. I have a job offer however they want me work as a volunteer...what will happen in this case..I mean I have an employment letter that does not include my payment arrangments as I will be working as a volunteer....can anyone help me with this please??

thanks again for all the replies

The Tn employment letter must state the terms for remuneration.

[Chris and ZhiJia 146]

thanks a lot for the reply. I have been working in Canada asa pharmacist for 4 years plus back home in my country i have been working for 3 years so overall I have 7 years of professional experience. I need to work as an intern in us for couple of months so that i can obtain my license as a pharmacist in usa..the only way that i can work as an intern is getting the tn visa...

Which country are you originally from, and are you a Permanent Resident of Canada, or are you a Citizen of Canada. This is very critical information, because if you are not a Canadian Citizen, you cannot apply for a TN Visa. the TN Visa is only for Canadian Citizens.

https://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/employment/nafta.html

Generally, a citizen of a foreign country who wishes to enter the United States must first obtain a visa, either a nonimmigrant visa for temporary stay, or an immigrant visa for permanent residence. The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) created special economic and trade relationships for the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Select NAFTA to visit the Office of the United States Trade Representative website and learn more.

The nonimmigrant NAFTA Professional (TN) visa allows citizens of Canada and Mexico, as NAFTA professionals, to work in the United States in prearranged business activities for U.S. or foreign employers. Permanent residents of Canada and Mexico are not able to apply for TN visas to work as NAFTA professionals. Select TN NAFTA Professionals on the USCIS website to learn more about TN nonimmigrant status.

https://www.uscis.gov/working-united-states/temporary-workers/tn-nafta-professionals

Among the types of professionals who are eligible to seek admission as TN nonimmigrants are accountants, engineers, lawyers, pharmacists, scientists, and teachers. You may be eligible for TN nonimmigrant status, if:

• You are a citizen of Canada or Mexico;
• Your profession qualifies under the regulations;
• The position in the United States requires a NAFTA professional;
• You have a prearranged full-time or part-time job with a U.S. employer (but not self-employment - see documentation required below); and
• You have the qualifications to practice in the profession in question.

[tnadit 0]

The Tn employment letter must state the terms for remuneration.

Thanks for the reply. do you know what forms should I bring with myself to the POE along with my documents? I just want to know what forms to have with me...thanks again

[tnadit 0]

Which country are you originally from, and are you a Permanent Resident of Canada, or are you a Citizen of Canada. This is very critical information, because if you are not a Canadian Citizen, you cannot apply for a TN Visa. the TN Visa is only for Canadian Citizens.

https://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/employment/nafta.html

https://www.uscis.gov/working-united-states/temporary-workers/tn-nafta-professionals

thanks a lot for the reply and complete information. I am a Canadian citizen. that is why I am considering the TN visa. I am preparing my documents and I am searching a lot in the internet to get as much info as i can...some companies nad lawyers want me pay to get info aby TN visa and its forms..does anyone know what forms should I have with me in the border? I know I need my professional degrees and my passport along with my emloyment letter..so what other forms should I have with me..

any help is much appreciated

[Dakine10 5,452]

thanks a lot for the reply and complete information. I am a Canadian citizen. that is why I am considering the TN visa. I am preparing my documents and I am searching a lot in the internet to get as much info as i can...some companies nad lawyers want me pay to get info aby TN visa and its forms..does anyone know what forms should I have with me in the border? I know I need my professional degrees and my passport along with my emloyment letter..so what other forms should I have with me..

any help is much appreciated

If your profession requires licensure in addition to your professional degree, they may ask you to provide evidence that you are licensed to practice in the USA. The employer should state what license(s) are required to practice in the Tn employment letter, since USCIS does not always know this.

There are many example Tn letters online. There is specific information USCIS is asking for. Since an attorney is not required, sometimes the employer will DIY the letter and omit required information or they add additional useless or confusing information in the letter. If this happens, ask the employer to correct the letter first.

[HollywoodNorth 22]

Full stop you won't get an TN for an internship. It has to be a paid position, a proper job with proper pay.

[caliliving 606]

You need a job offer letter for your TN.. they are easy to get if you are a pharmacist! you dont even need a sponsor.. all you need is for them to make you a job offer letter and you take that with your credentials and resume to any POE (you can even go to mexico) and when you come in you will pay the fee for the visa and they will decide then to give it to you or not.. i think as a pharmacist you will be OK! it is a much much easier process then H1b

TN - nafta free trade agreement with usa and mexico too

Yes, it is illegal to come here as a tourist with the intent to find work.. lol but of course, its alot harder to find a job sitting at home in canada ect.. but yeah, just understand that.

You need to show on the TN you have a job less then 3 years and your salary, health care and all that fun stuff needs to be on it.. and it needs to be full time.

[SarraH 0]

Hi, I am Canadian pharmacist. I came to the US on TD visa. My husband has a TN visa.

In order to get my license here in the US. I need to do internship (1 year I think). I don't know if I require sponsorship for status change?

 

do you know if an offer from an employer is enough?

 

thanks