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- Don't double pay your taxes the first year!
It's very easily done. If you have done it in the past,
you can appeal through a tax treaty between the United States and Canada that deals
specifically with this situation. In the US, it's called Revenue Procedure 96-13 - Competant
Authority; in Canada, Information Circular
71-17R4. Also, you can amend your US Tax return through the 1040X form. Good luck! ([email protected]).
- Changing jobs? Update your TN paperwork
Everytime you change your jobs you must update
your paperwork to reflect your new position. This is a must ... or you might get kicked
out of the US for an extended amount of time, like five years! ([email protected]).
- MLS vs. MIS vs. MISt
NAFTA mentions the Masters of Library Science
degree as a prerequisite for the TN. If you have any of the "newer" degrees, you
may want to bring a letter from your university's registrar stating that the degree is
equivalent to the MLS ([email protected]).
- Read up on American politics and history
If you will be working in a public library, it's really important to brush up on this.
What is the difference between the Constitution and the Bill of Rights? Who is the local
state senator / congressman? Do you have a strong mayor or not? There's a lot to learn! ([email protected])
- Original diplomas
As silly as it may seem, some INS agents may ask to see your
actual MLS diploma when applying for your I-94. Apparently, official transcripts are not
necessarily recognized by all agents. Though your mother may have had it nicely framed,
get it out from under glass - you may need it! ([email protected]).
- Give yourself extra time at airports
If you happen to be applying for your I-94 when flying out of
an airport, give yourself ample time - I once missed a flight because two out of the three
INS agents were busy ... ([email protected]).
- Border Crossings
I've found it easier to use secondary border crossings (ie.
other than the high-traffic Peace Bridge/Buffalo or the Rainbow Bridge/Niagara Falls) when
applying for/renewing TN status. These crossings aren't as busy ... ([email protected]).
Ed. - With many thanks to all who have donated their
sage advice to this page.
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