I’m Peter Roberts, immigration attorney who does work for YC and startups. AMA

Post by marrone12 » Fri, Sep 06, 2019, 7:12 PM UTC

reggieband wrote: post #129

dmix wrote: post #100

Do I need to visit the US border day-of to get a TN-1 visa as a Canadian citizen? My immigration attorney in SF said I did but I've had other people tell me they got it ahead of time. This sounded a bit crazy to me, I'd have to pack all of my stuff in my apartment and hope I get a T1 when I arrive at Pearson airport in Toronto? And if not I'll have to find some place to stay.

As someone who has gone through this exact scenario, I know the stress/anxiety it can cause. My own anecdote is I tried to go through the border before officially moving and get the TN and it was a disaster. I got pulled into a long interrogation with a surly border agent. He told me right from the start that he would refuse to officially process my application but would review it for my benefit. He then spent about…

Post by proberts » Fri, Sep 06, 2019, 7:13 PM UTC

thewinnie wrote: post #141

proberts wrote: post #77

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While the B-1 would allow you to engage in certain business activities, such as setting up the business, meeting with potential investors and clients, etc., it wouldn't allow you to do "productive" work in the U.S. And yes, frequent travel to the U.S. as a B-1 visitor can raise questions with CBP about what you are doing (whether you are you working without authorization in the U.S.) and where you are living (whether…

I have a similar situation. So can you elaborate, please? > whether you are you working without authorization in the U.S. What is the proper definition of "working"? If I do stuff for my own business and my business has a revenue, what's wrong with that from a CBP perspective? Every time I cross the board I'm getting strong recommendations to get E2 or L1-A but they both have some limitations which I don't know how t…

Post by proberts » Fri, Sep 06, 2019, 7:15 PM UTC

godelmachine wrote: post #172

proberts wrote: post #165

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That's different from notifying the adjudicating arm of USCIS.

I got the point now. Updated the correct question to my father. I will make sure he gets in touch with attorney next week over this. However, would you please advise on how long it would take for me to get my GC, in your fair estimate? An approximation would do. Also, any political change that might affect my application? I am born and brought up in India. 30 years of age. Bachelors of Engineering degree with 3 years…

Post by scoobyyabbadoo » Fri, Sep 06, 2019, 7:18 PM UTC

Post by proberts » Fri, Sep 06, 2019, 7:20 PM UTC

old_dreamer wrote: post #166

proberts wrote: post #158

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Do you have family in the U.S.? What's their immigration status?

Thank you sir! My uncle/aunt (us citizen) claim guardianship but that "status" end when I turn 18? I don't have any status since. Still have us citizen aunt/uncle but no immediate relative with status.