CBP ANNOUNCES “OPTIMIZED” TN VISA PROCESSING PORT-OF-ENTRIES

Written By Brian D. Zuccaro

CBP has announced that beginning in mid-September, the agency will provide “optimized processing” for first-time Canadian TN and L visa status applicants. CBP is not requiring first-time applicants to apply at these locations, but is instead “encouraging” such applicants to file at these offices.

CBP will provide this optimized processing at the following locations:

  • Pearson International Airport

  • Trudeau International Airport

  • Vancouver International Airport

  • Calgary International Airport

  • Highgate Springs Port of Entry

  • Derby Line Port of Entry

  • Alexandria Bay Port of Entry

  • Peace Bridge Port of Entry

  • Rainbow Bridge Port of Entry

  • Champlain Port of Entry

  • Detroit Canada Tunnel Port of Entry

  • Detroit Ambassador Bridge Port of Entry

  • Blaine Peace Arch Port of Entry

  • Sweetgrass Port of Entry

CBP has not stated what “optimized processing” actually entails, e.g. whether it will assign more senior officers at these locations for TN and L-1 visa application adjudications. We will continue to monitor this development, and provide more details as they become available. 

Brian D. Zuccaro
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