Background
Our client was an IT consulting company that provides technology solutions to support businesses in various sectors, including finance, healthcare, manufacturing, and logistics. Their main service is providing their clients with highly qualified IT systems professionals to support client projects.
The visa beneficiary was already on a TN visa status, where they worked with the company with long-term clients to provide continued technical guidance on systems strategy and translate their clients’ business objectives into actions. With little time remaining on the visa, they sought the support of VisaNation Law Group attorneys to file the extension petition, allowing the beneficiary to continue working with his clients and provide critical systems support to the employer.
VisaNation Case Strategy
A key part of the strategy for this TN visa extension case was developing a factual narrative demonstrating that disruption of the beneficiary’s employment with the IT consultancy would cause severe and significant operational harm due to the interruption of ongoing client engagements.
To bolster this fact, we supported the drafting of a cover letter written by the Chief Executive Officer of the company, incorporating this messaging strongly and clearly.
Highlighting work and education
Additionally, as we did in the initial filing, our team demonstrated the significant experience of our client, highlighting over 15 years of professional experience in the field for which he was hired, reflecting their sustained expertise. This was done through the exhibit’s section, in which we showcased
For education, we also provided an evaluation of our clients’ academic and work qualifications by a vetted evaluation firm, which confirmed that our clients’ bachelor’s degrees from a Canadian institution, plus years of work experience, were equivalent to a Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems.
Letters of recommendation
To bolster this case, we also supported the drafting of a letter of recommendation from the CEO of a company for which the client provided consulting services. Within the letter, the organisation highlighted how he expertly designed a web-based dynamic ordering processing system on behalf of the company, in addition to statements showing his professionalism and strong work ethic.
Proof of Status
Another key requirement of a TN visa extension is demonstrating the continued maintenance of status during the initial TN visa period. To do this, we showed proof of employment in the exhibits by including pay stubs throughout the visa duration, along with the client’s latest tax returns.
Verdict
Following the comprehensive TN extension filing, including 81 pages in total, our legal team secured approval in just 16 business days. The extension enables our client to continue working for an additional three years in his position before another filing is needed, in which our team will be on standby.
