BACKGROUND:    

• The applicant, a citizen of Canada, had been offered a job as a Slot Game Designer for a global gaming developer.

• I reviewed the position offered, and although the job title was not entirely indicative of such a role, based on the position’s job duties we believed the position could be classified under the Mathematician TN category.

• Additionally, while the applicant did not possess a degree in Mathematics, I believed that he still could qualify under the Mathematician TN visa category.

TN CATEGORY:    

• Mathematician

JOB TITLE / DUTIES:    

• The duties of the Slot Game Designer position involved utilizing math and probability techniques to create math models for the employer’s casino-style slot games played on social media platforms.

• As the job title was not indicative of a Mathematician role, in my cover letter to USCBP I described how Mathematicians work on the development of casino games and included extensive career and industry publications to support this claim.

• I also highlighted that Mathematicians working in this area went by different job titles including Game Designer and similar variations.

EDUCATION:    

• The applicant possessed degrees in Electrical Engineering, and had over 12 years of related experience. As with any case where the applicant does not possess a degree directly in the TN occupational category, it was imperative to establish how the applicant qualified under the Mathematician TN visa category.

• To establish eligibility, in my cover letter to USCBP I highlighted the applicant's Mathematics coursework completed during his degree programs and included his transcripts in the application.

• I also included proof of his experience working in the field (i.e. a reference letter from a prior employer).

• I then supplemented the application with research establishing that a degree in Mathematics was not required for a Mathematician position, and that individuals with degrees in a related field such as Engineering could also qualify.

FILING PROCESS:    

• TN visa status application @ USCBP - Buffalo, NY POE

PROCESSING TIME:    

• Approved same day filed

APPROVAL PERIOD:    

• 3 years

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