Buying a house in US- TN visa/ employer sponsorship

Published Jul 6, 2013

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2 part question

Hey all, so ive been in the US about 4 years now on TN visa, at my current hospital for the last 3 years. Ive been renting till now but am starting to think about buying a house here in the US. I dont have property in Canada. Ive been building credits for the last 4 years here as well.

Does anyone know of any issues I could face with this, have others with a TN done this? What was the process? I guess my concern lies with my "intent". You know if im buying a house in the US that must mean I want to stay forever is what I would think immigration would think.

But I shouldnt be forced to rent forever just because im working on a TN visa. I want my own place now! And people renew these TN's forever and ever is seems. Theres a nurse I work with whos been here for 15 years, still on TN status.

Im getting a new TN in August after I go visit home so ill be good for another 3 years and wont really have to think about it, but was just wondering if issues like that or other stuff could come up.

I do overthink things alot though but I just want to make sure im not getting into something I shouldnt.

Should I talk to an immigration lawyer? On another note, I am also going to see if my Employer sponsors green cards and if they do, I may eventually go that route. I am in an area where my position is extremely difficult to fill ( we always have travelers, always short staffed, working lots overtime, ect), in a more remote area, so im hoping the chances are higher that I could be sponsored for one so my boss and I are asking HR about it. If anyone has any thoughts/input on that, feel free to advise!