Read the general eligibility basics overview
A household that has lived in the Selkirk area for years, and appears fully settled, may still include members with different citizenships or different underlying Canadian statuses. Confirm each person's actual documents before assuming that long-term local residence answers a citizenship or status question that only a document can answer.
Do not infer citizenship from years of local residence
Hypothetical example: a family has lived in the Selkirk area for over a decade, and it is assumed within the household that everyone has the same status. Request the actual citizenship or permanent-resident documents for each person, since length of residence in Canada does not establish citizenship.
Check each person's opportunity against its own requirements
If different household members are considering different U.S. opportunities, whether employment, a transfer, or an investment, assess each against its specific nationality, employment, or investment requirements rather than assuming the household's shared long-term residence simplifies the analysis.
Keep a record of what is confirmed versus assumed
Note explicitly which citizenship and status facts have been confirmed by document and which are still assumed based on general household understanding, so the review can prioritize verifying the assumed facts before relying on them.
What else is on your mind?
Does Canadian permanent residence give me access to TN?Is a matching job title enough for TN?Can years of experience replace a degree for TN?Can my own U.S. company employ me under TN?Editorial source review: 2026-09-07. General preparation guidance, not an individual assessment.