3 day work visa for a Canadian

[dejaavu 0]

Hi All,

I have a question about a work visa for a Canadian citizen. I was invited to do an assignment to review a foreign (Turkic) language test material for quality control at a language institute in California. They assignment is only for 3 days and there is compensation for the services.

Last time I went to the similar assignment I was told at the secondary inspection by a CBP officer that I can't go on a B1 visa since it is there is compensation involved.

Since the assignment is only for 3 days, what type of work visa can I qualify for? Will TN work for 3 days? I called the POE at Toronto and left a message. I haven't heard from them yet.

Thank you!

[canadian_wife 1,791]

The company that hired you for 3 days, what does their lawyer say?

good luck

edit to add: What occupation would you qualify for? Interpreter or translator is not listed and you do not seem to qualify for 'instructor'

https://www.nafta-sec-alena.org/Default.aspx?tabid=97&ctl=SectionView&mid=1588&sid=8fd98e3e-4495-43a8-ba47-4a6955d6b5db&language=en-US#Ap1603.D.1

Edited September 22, 2014 by canadian_wife

[dejaavu 0]

the institute of part of the us government and they told me before that B1/B2 visa would work. I tried that route but I was warned by the CBP that I needed a work visa.

I am a language instructor as well but this work is very unique and does not fall into NAFTA categories unfortunately. So confusing. I guess I have to get a green card and move to the US. Luckily I won a DV lottery so I will be able to do it next year...

Thank you for your reply!