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Under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), the TN nonimmigrant classification permits qualified Canadian and Mexican citizens to seek temporary entry into the United States to engage in business activities at a professional level. NAFTA includes a very narrow and specific list of occupations that qualify for TN professionals, one of which is economist. Under a new policy issued by USCIS on November 20, 2017, USCIS will look specifically at the job duties to be performed, not the job … [Read more...]
Archives for December 2017
December 25, 2017 by ·
Travel abroad during the holiday season has more risks this year because of extreme vetting, stricter scrutiny, travel warnings, policy changes, and unsettled case law dealing with the various Presidential Proclamation travel bans. If you need to apply for a US visa while abroad: The Foreign Affairs Manual (FAM) has been updated in several key sections. Consulates rely upon the FAM for guidance and procedures. Key updates this year include requiring more evidence of ties abroad and intent … [Read more...]
December 9, 2017 by ·
I took up bluegrass fiddle a few years ago and like to jam with groups at various venues including pubs, libraries, house parties, music festivals and workshops. I noticed that some festival sponsors have not been able to get their foreign workshop leaders or performers visas on time. Or, sometimes pubs like to host visiting musicians, or need last minute substitutions, sometimes on a lark. Foreign musicians or their agents are often confused about what visas they need or what the permissible … [Read more...]
