Hi all. I am one of many folks blindsided by the executive order last week. My company was in the process of an L-1A application to move me to the US but couldnt get it done in time. now we are evaluating other options. I am a dual citizen of Australia and Canada. We have a call with my company’s lawyer tomorrow to discuss our options, but wanted to ask a few questions in the meantime.
E-3
Am I right to assume it is a waste of time to peruse the E-3 path right now? Even though I meet all of the requirements of the visa, I can’t get an interview because the consulates are closed. Is it a safe assumption that consulates will be massively backlogged when they do reopen?
Currently the Toronto consulate is showing an 8 day wait for non immigrant visas on the department of state website. Is this a mistake? The consulate page itself says visa processing is suspended.
Random question but am I still able to hold my nexus card as a canadian citizen with an E-3?
TN
Forgive me for being vague here, but I want to share as little personal info as possible. My job is an executive level job with my company. I already have a small group of people reporting to me in both Canada and the US, and after moving will have several more people reporting to me in the US.
My functional area fits very neatly into one of the NAFTA categories. The job absolutely requires expertise and education in that field, and I also have a degree in that area. Does the seniority of the role matter? For example, is Chief [Blank] Officer different to just being one of many [Blank’s] for the company?
E-3 vs TN
If you had the choice of both in normal circumstances, which would be the better choice and why? It seems to me that TN is easier to get, but less certain and secure. Is that a correct assessment?
Transfer to an L-1
For the next two years I will continue to meet the requirements for an L-1, having worked for more than 1 year for a foreign affiliate of a US company. Has anyone been through the process of moving from either of these visas to an L-1?
Also has anyone heard any reports of Canadians crossing on an L-1 since the EO was signed? There are some posts here and in some other places saying that because Canadians are visa exempt they don’t fall under the EO. I’ve made it crystal clear to my company that I’m not going to be the first person to try that out and see how it goes.
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