BACKGROUND:    

• The applicant had a job offer for a Research Associate position at a university. The position involved researching and developing methods to improve face and hand transplant surgery.

• The applicant possessed a degree in Business, but had completed coursework toward a MD degree.

TN VISA SERVICE USED:    

• Our Full TN Visa Application service.

SOLUTION:    

• The challenge was establishing that the position fell under the Research Assistant TN category, and that the applicant’s education was related to the position offered.

• We prepared a detailed employer support letter to explain how the position fell under the Research Assistant TN category.

• We also assisted the applicant in assembling proof to establish the applicant’s qualifications, e.g. transcripts showing relevant coursework from the applicant’s MD program and bachelor’s degree, and prior research in the field.

FILING PROCESS:    

• The applicant presented the application at the Buffalo, NY port-of-entry, which approved the application on the same day.

Statements regarding prior application approvals our office has obtained are provided for informational purposes only. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.