Thanks.
Yet to discuss this with them.

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An update, got an offer in paper from the US employer (contingent upon background checks, drug test etc.,. )
Would be working with their lawyers on TN process.

I know some other folks also wanted try a change, If its of interest to you, for a ball park figure in terms offer comparison, the cash compensation part of the offer is about 25% more than the maximum offer I was offered here. I am not taking the exchange rate difference, 401K, stock options, stock purchase plan, tuition fee reimbursements, these are ofcourse obvious long term incentives.

There was a chance of pursuing another opportunity which could have paid 5% more but considering certain logistics, I stayed away. The reasons I highlighted this is that you could certainly target more than 25% compared what I was able to settle with considering my own priorities.

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Good to hear JRF ..All the very best ....

How much will moving cost and will the new Employer compensate for it ?

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Went to the border (Rainbow bridge) and got the TN status for self and TD for the family. It is $50 (for TN) plus $6 for each I-94 totalling $68 for 3 people.
The border was largely empty this morning around 10:00 AM, we were called as we handed the passport to the border officer.

Our names were called, our papers were collected, after 40 minutes of review called in for a mini interview about the job role I would be performing, very straight forward, very courteous approach by the officer despite my little son of 4 years was running around.

Once we got the I-94, we immediately returned back to the Canadian border (after a U-turn) and as usual 10-20 seconds standard questions from Canadian border agent and that is it, we are back home.

My position was under the NAFTA classification "Computer System Analyst" , the offer letter documented by the TN lawyer stated this and it also stated the internal position as the "Database Administrator" along with job description which I replayed during the interview.

I should be finalizing the start date shortly.

What paper did I take for my wife ?
Just the Marriage certificate.

What paper did I take for my son ?
Just his Canadian birth certificate that list both Parents.


What were my documents ?

- Lawyer paper.
- Offer letter.
- TN Nafta classification document.
- Copy of Degree and certificates (took the original with me which were returned).
- Resume.
I have both Bachelors and Masters Degree in Computers and about 15+ years of experience, I was expecting they would ask me about my prior 8 years of US experience but they kept it straight and simple.

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Congrats JRF

Best Wishes.

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Congratulations JRF .

Thanks for starting this thread and sharing the latest update.

Way to go ... Go ahead live your wish !!!

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Fido.

Thanks Dimple and Fido.

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Couple of qs :

a. Where can we find the NAFTA classification on the web ?

b. I have heard that in case of a CSA category the job should not entail development or anything else but Analysis ..How does a DBA OR Developer qualify as a sub category ?

c. I am assuming in your resume you must have worked as a DBA . Was there any qs as to why your resume does not show CSA experience ?

I m slightly confused ..If I have worked as a CSA 10 years back and worked as an Analyst /Developer Consultant for the past 5 years , would I qualify under CSA ?

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Couple of qs :

a. Where can we find the NAFTA classification on the web ?
Check this. http://ois.njit.edu/docs/TN_Employment_Categories.pdf


b. I have heard that in case of a CSA category the job should not entail development or anything else but Analysis ..How does a DBA OR Developer qualify as a sub category ?
I haven't heard of anything, I've seen more developers going there. I am a DBA and my offer letter clearly mentioned my duties that are typical of a DBA.

c. I am assuming in your resume you must have worked as a DBA . Was there any qs as to why your resume does not show CSA experience ?
My resume included mostly as a DBA, some experience as a Managing staff, very little as a Systems Analyst (15 years back probably).

I m slightly confused ..If I have worked as a CSA 10 years back and worked as an Analyst /Developer Consultant for the past 5 years , would I qualify under CSA ?
My offer letter mentions that the position's NAFTA classification is CSA but internal title is Sr. DBA. Hope this helps to clear some questions.

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Only the strong arrived.
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