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Comment on The Tale Continues – Cross Border Consulting Part Deux by Kirk

Kirk — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 22:48:27 +0000

I find that part frustrating too – why can’t I see the job descriptions they use in evaluating the Visa application? Let me see your version and related guidelines so I can speak to it in terms you understand. Basically tell me the rules of the game, don’t just keep telling me I’m not playing properly.

Comment on The Tale Continues – Cross Border Consulting Part Deux by george

george — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 22:03:33 +0000

Unbelievable. I was recently denied TN for a Computer Systems Analyst position. The job was exactly that of an analyst as per department of labor and i was as qualifeid with a bachelors degree in comp sci as anyone.

Yet they said the job doesn’t match our description fo computer systems analyst as it’s very specific. My responsibilities weren’t to program..they were to document flow diagrams and provide support. I told them what was it that didn’t match their description? The officer just said “i can’t tell you that”. I wasn’t about to start arguing but wow…unpleasant experience.

As for protecting american jobs, NAFTA work doesn’t have anythign to do with protecting american jobs. Most of that is protecting from overseas cheap labor. I’m not sure exactly what they have to fear from Canadians given that we have labor standards, minimum wage and heck our tax dollars are even used to bail out their auto companies…yes Canada bailed out GM as well.

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Comment on A Cautionary Tale for Cross-Border Consultants by Kirk

Kirk — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 20:48:20 +0000

Glad to know I’m not the only one they’re picking on. Sadly hiring a lawyer wasn’t in my budget, And I’m a kind of do-it-yourself guy in many ways. I’m certain that I have everything I need for my next trip. Sounds like I should budget a little extra time though – 2 hours sounds tight. Glad you made your flight!

Comment on A Cautionary Tale for Cross-Border Consultants by Cj

Cj — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 20:30:16 +0000

yes, I went though the process of getting US TN visa when I was at my last company. Now I know why the company appointed immigration layer to assist me. For me, I felt the process was quite simple as my lawyer’s letter has outlined every detail they want to know in the language/format CBA understand.

Like you, I also arrived close to 2hrs before the flight and they kept waiting me in the secondary section. I have remind them few times about my flight status but they kept ignoring me. Ten minutes before the flight they called me and processed the documents/payment of visa fee. After that agent escort me to the door and said “now run and good luck” which was the exact flight departure time. From that point onward I used my sprinting skills to get the flight.

Comment on Scam Alert – Caught in the Act by chaminda

chaminda — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 23:07:20 +0000

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This is great video to send viral through…

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Comment on Scam Alert – Caught in the Act by John

John — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 02:15:32 +0000

I have had 3 of them hang up on me. Keep them on the line long enough they give up. Cordless phone with a headset while making supper and hassling a scam artist is what I do for fun.