u/LyndseyM573

I was wondering if anybody had success getting a TN Visa with a related degree?

I currently have an Anthropology degree with a minor in Psychology. I was able to use my degree to get a job in Alberta, Canada as my degree is considered a social science. This wording seems to be similar on many social work related jobs in the US. I’d be looking for work that aligns with the definition of social work in the OOH. Upon reviewing multiple law firm websites the category of social work under the TN Visa just states a

Not sure if it’s relevant but I have 5.5 years direct social work experience and another 4.5 years working with vulnerable persons. Have read that 3 years of experience might help if you have a non-matching degree?

Wondering if this is possible or if I’m cursed to hunting only for a research assistant job to apply

Hello all, I’m (28F) in a long distance relation from Canada with my partner (33M) in the United States for 8 months. We are lucky and thankfully can see each other every 2-3 weeks as he’s close to the Canadian border. Though in our times apart I feel a break down in connection/intimacy.

While I know all relationships have a honey moon phase I’ve been feeling upset because I barely hear from my partner for the day. We used to send each other super lengthy texts throughout the whole day when we started dating and I do *not* expect this now because that would just be unsustainable. Though I do expect to hear from my partner, long distance or otherwise, more than every 8-9 hours. He works as a tattoo artist and works on vehicles a lot as a hobby so I get he does activities that don’t really allow him to take a break so I understand I might not hear from him for lengthy periods but 8+ hours seems a bit much. We *do* call before bed every night though which I appreciate and enjoy but I need a little more throughout the day especially as we’re LD. He says he struggles with getting out of the work mindset but I can’t help but think if he was able to text me so much before now why can’t he send me even a quick “hey I’m busy but thinking of you” halfway through the day. That’s all I’m asking and I don’t think that’s a lot.

To add to this he’ll still post to his stories or like mine on Instagram (where we communicate). While I don’t feel he’s obligated to message me every time he wants to unwind and scroll on the phone I’d hope if he hasn’t messaged me in 4+ hours that he’d at least send a check in message.

I have spoke to him about this 4-5 times now and more significantly 2 days ago but he did it again today. He did send me a “I’m busy working on my vehicle” message but only after 8 hours. Each time I’ve spoken to him he’s said he can message me more, reiterates how it’s hard to get in the mindset and how he doesn’t expect to hear from me if I’m at work but that he will message me more. I feel it’s almost more frustrating because he’s saying he’ll message more but then doesn’t. I’m confused where the hung up is? I also don’t want to make it feel like talking to me is a chore by having to keep asking this and having this chat so many times. I also don’t want to spoil our nightly phone calls by having to talk about this issue so much. I’d love to hear from him more than a check in every 4-6 hours but I’m willing to meet in the middle there but it feels like, despite saying he will, that he’s not willing to meet me there.

To complicate this in less than 3 weeks I will be spending the entire summer there for 3 months to test living together so I almost feel is this even work it? Should I just drop it? But we talked if we were to close the gap I’d be moving there and I’d really like my partner to show me they can make a small sacrifice for me if I’m willing to make the sacrifice/big risk of moving to another country for them. This time apart is his chance to show that he’s committed and that I’m safe to take this risk.

TL;DR
Partner doesn’t text me for 8+ hours during day and I’ve asked him to at least send me a check in text. We do call before bed every night though. Talked about it 4-5 times now and he says he’s willing to do it but still doesn’t. It makes me feel anxious and I’m confused why he still struggles to send a message despite saying he’s willing to do it. Concerned because I’m supposed to go there for 3 months of the summer in 3 weeks so we can test living together. Is my ask unreasonable? Is it even worth it at this point? I want to know my partner can make the effort of sending 1-2 more messages in the day if I’m taking the leap of moving there one day