199 points proberts | 4 comments | 16 May 25 15:05 UTC | HN request time: 0.899s | source

I'll be here for the next 5-6 hours. As usual, there are countless topics given the rapidly changing immigration landscape and I'll be guided by whatever you're concerned with. Please remember that I can't provide legal advice on specific cases because I won't have access to all the facts. Please stick to a factual discussion in your questions and I'll try to do the same in my answers.

Edit: I am taking a break now and will return later this afternoon/evening to respond to any comments and answer any questions. Thank you everyone for a great and engaged AMA so far.

1. PureSin ◴[16 May 25 17:09 UTC] No.44007729[source]▶

>>44006381 (OP) #

Hello, I'm currently on an H1B waiting on my priority date (I'm Canadian but born in China), my H1B hits the 6 year mark next year. My wife is currently on a TN which expires next year.

Should she switch to H4 EAD under my H1B instead of renewing her TN?

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2. proberts ◴[16 May 25 18:20 UTC] No.44008387[source]▶

>>44007729 (TP) #

She has not filed a green card application so she probably won't have an issue renewing her TN but if CBP or USCIS connects her to you, questions might be raised about her intent which could undermine her ability to renew her TN. So, yes, an H-4 EAD would be safer (unless the current administration kills this benefit).

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3. PureSin ◴[16 May 25 19:41 UTC] No.44009094[source]▶

>>44008387 #

We are married so are there steps we can take to decrease the chance of them "connect" her to me? Should we avoid crossing the border together?

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