In September 2014, U.S. Customs and Border Protection designated ports of entry (POEs) for optimized processing of first-time Canadian applicants for admission in the TN or L-1 categories. Designating POEs for optimized processing ensures a more efficient approach to processing the high volume of TN and L1 applicants.
Fourteen total ports (below) are designated, to include 4 preclearance locations.
No, you may continue to go to any port of entry along the Canadian border for processing; however, we encourage you to go to one of the designated ports of entry where you will receive optimized processing.
Canadian citizens can continue to apply for TN and L classifications at U.S. ports of entry or U.S. preclearance facilities with the required documentation.
The TN nonimmigrant classification permits qualified Canadian and Mexican citizens to seek temporary entry into the United States to engage in business activities at a professional level. The L-1 nonimmigrant classification - Intracompany Transferee Executive or Manager – enables a U.S. employer to transfer an executive or manager from one of its affiliated foreign offices to one of its offices in the United States. This classification also enables a foreign company that does not yet have an affiliated U.S. office to send an executive or manager to the U.S. with the purpose of establishing one.
| U.S. Customs and Border Protection designated Ports of Entry (POEs) | Address |
|---|---|
| Detroit Canada Tunnel POE | 150 E. Jefferson Detroit, MI 48226 |
| Detroit Ambassador Bridge POE | 3033 Porter Street Detroit, MI 48216 Hours of Operation: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday - Friday |
| U.S. Customs and Border Protection designated Ports of Entry (POEs) | Address |
|---|---|
| Sweetgrass POE | 39825 Interstate 15 Sweetgrass, MT 59484 Hours of Operation: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday - Friday |
| U.S. Customs and Border Protection designated Ports of Entry (POEs) | Address |
|---|---|
| Alexandria Bay PO | 46735 Interstate 81 Alexandria Bay, NY 13607 |
| Champlain POE | 232 West Service Road Champlain, NY 12919 Hours of Operation: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday - Friday |
| Peace Bridge POE | One Peace Bridge Plaza Buffalo, NY 14213 Appointments: 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday – Friday |
| Lewiston Bridge POE | One Lewiston Bridge Plaza Lewiston, NY 14092 Appointments: 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday – Friday |
| Rainbow Bridge POE | One Rainbow Bridge Niagara Falls, NY 14330 Appointments: 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday – Friday |
| U.S. Customs and Border Protection designated Ports of Entry (POEs) | Address |
|---|---|
| Derby Line POE | Interstate 91 Derby Line, VT 05830 Hours of Operation: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Tuesday - Thursday |
| Highgate Springs POE | Interstate 89 at the Border Highgate Springs, VT 05460 Hours of Operation: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday - Thursday |
| U.S. Customs and Border Protection designated Ports of Entry (POEs) | Address |
|---|---|
| Blaine Peace Arch PO | 123 Second Street Blaine, WA 98230 Hours of Operation: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Tuesday - Thursday |
| U.S. Customs and Border Protection designated Ports of Entry (POEs) | Address |
|---|---|
| Calgary International Airport | P.O. Box 155 2000 Airport Road, NE Calgary, Alberta T2E6W5 Hours of Operation: 4:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Daily |
| Lester B. Pearson International Airport | P.O. Box 115 Toronto AMF Toronto, Ontario L5P 1A2 Hours of Operation: 4:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Daily |
| Trudeau International Airport | 975 Romeo Vachon Boulevard, North Room TT 2.400 Dorval, Quebec H4Y1H1 Hours of Operation: 4:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Daily |
| Vancouver International Airport | International Terminal - Level 3 3161 Grant McConachie Way Richmond, British Columbia V7B0A4 Hours of Operation: 4:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., Daily |