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So the situation is that a company is interested on hiring me, as far as I can tell it is possible to apply for a TN visa while being legally in Canada (which is the situation), but I also heard that the consulate might not be able to verify my information to do so, how accurate is this?

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    Why are you in Canada, what is your status there, and how long have you been there?
    – phoog
    Commented Mar 26, 2020 at 14:35
  • I've been in Canada for almost two years now as a student, and as I said a company wants to hire me, but it isn't possible for me to come back to my home country for a while, it's worth mentioning that I've been in the county legally all this time.
    – Javier Cabrera González
    Commented Mar 26, 2020 at 16:43
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  • Thanks for all your help, I'll do that later when I get the chance
    – Javier Cabrera González
    Commented Mar 27, 2020 at 20:04

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As someone who has resided in Canada for nearly two years, you are probably best advised to apply in Canada in any case. A US consulate in Mexico would have more trouble verifying your information from the last two years, after all, than will one in Canada.

Here's what the US Department of State has to say about it, at Visas for Canadian and Mexican NAFTA Professional Workers:

You should schedule an appointment for your visa interview at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate in the country where you live. You may schedule your interview at another U.S. Embassy or Consulate, but be aware that it may be more difficult to qualify for a visa outside of the country where you live.

You live in Canada. You should apply in Canada.

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  • That's reasonable, I think I should discuss it further with my employers
    – Javier Cabrera González
    Commented Mar 26, 2020 at 18:36
  • @JavierCabreraGonzález why is your employer involved in deciding where you will apply for the visa?
    – phoog
    Commented Mar 27, 2020 at 3:17
  • I'm applying for NAFTA worker visa and they are sponsoring me
    – Javier Cabrera González
    Commented Mar 27, 2020 at 15:39
  • @JavierCabreraGonzález I understand that, but it shouldn't matter to them where you submit the application.
    – phoog
    Commented Mar 27, 2020 at 15:43
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    @JavierCabreraGonzález but why does it matter what they think? It's your application. They only have to provide some supporting material. You have to live with the consequences if it is rejected. Tell them that the state department recommends applying in the place of residence (I'll add a link in a moment). Tell them to retain an immigration lawyer if they're concerned that you're making the wrong decision.
    – phoog
    Commented Mar 27, 2020 at 16:31

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