Avoid TN Visa Filing Mistakes with Paralegal Help

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It was a typical Tuesday morning. The office was quiet-but only for a moment. John and Jan, two experienced immigration attorneys, sat across from one another with coffee cups in hand and a fresh TN visa case pulled up on screen.

A Conversation Between Two Top Attorneys: John and Jan

John:
“We’ve got another TN case-Canadian candidate, title is ‘Business Consultant.’ It’s so vague I can already hear the CBP officer asking, ‘What’s this supposed to be?’ If we submit it like this, it’s headed straight for trouble.”

Jan:
“Yep. HR-speak strikes again. But before you stress, I already passed this to our immigration paralegal team. They’re reviewing the applicant’s degree, rewriting the job description, and checking it against the TN occupational list.”

John:
“Smart. Last time they spotted a mismatch before we even looked at the case. Honestly, without them, we’d be juggling RFE after RFE.”

Jan:
“Exactly. They’re not just supporting-they’re protecting. From misclassified roles to incomplete letters, they catch what we’d otherwise need hours to clean up later.”

Why You Must Avoid TN Visa Filing Mistakes?

The TN visa, available to professionals from Canada and Mexico under the USMCA, appears straightforward. But one vague job title, mismatched degree, or unsupported document can lead to:

Port-of-entry denials
Request for Evidence (RFEs)
Delayed approvals
Frustrated clients

Immigration paralegals act as a critical line of defense to stop these issues before they reach USCIS or CBP.

How Immigration Paralegals Help Attorneys Avoid TN Visa Filing Mistakes?

Real-World Examples Attorneys Will Recognize

1. Fixing Job Title Mismatches

An HR manager sends a TN case for a “Tech Specialist.” It doesn’t exist on the TN occupation list. A paralegal rewrites the job duties to reflect those of a “Computer Systems Analyst,” confirms the candidate’s IT degree, and submits a new support letter. Result: The visa is approved at the port of entry.

2. Rewriting Flawed Descriptions

A law firm receives a job letter that includes the phrase, “oversees business strategy and team management.” A red flag. A paralegal rewrites it to read: “analyzes system requirements and supports infrastructure.” The language is now TN-compliant.

What Did We Learn?

TN visa rejections often stem from small but critical mistakes.
Paralegals catch document issues and title mismatches early.
They rewrite and realign job descriptions to match TN categories.
Their work streamlines attorney review and reduces case risk.
Using paralegals helps attorneys avoid TN visa filing mistakes efficiently.

What People Are Asking?

1. What is the most common reason TN visa cases get denied?
Mismatched job titles and duties that don’t fit an approved TN category are leading causes of denial.

2. How can a paralegal help avoid TN visa filing mistakes?
By verifying qualifications, aligning job duties, and drafting compliant support letters before the attorney files.

3. Is “Consultant” an acceptable TN job title?
No, it’s too vague. Paralegals help reclassify and reword such roles to fit actual TN categories like “Engineer” or “Analyst.”

4. What should be included in a TN visa support letter?
A compliant job title, detailed job duties matching the TN list, duration of employment, and wage info. Paralegals draft these correctly.

5. Can outsourcing paralegal support reduce RFEs?
Yes. Well-trained immigration paralegals significantly lower the risk of RFEs by ensuring filing accuracy upfront.

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