okay got that! makes sense. here’s why i ask. because i live close to the border to seattle (i’m in vancouver) and because it’s only 2.5hr drive, i figure it just like any other move where i can pack my dog, some furniture, my books etc..and Uhaul a truck over AFTER i’m able to find a place to live. I don’t want take risk of looking for a place before I get proper TN VISA, SO that’s why i thought i would need a couple of weeks to find a place to live and “settle” in with my stuff and all, AFTER i get TN Visa approved. because i’m not to far drive, i was hoping to take more of my belongings with me, i mean it’s a 3 year temp visa i don’t really want just go with a suitcase of clothes and then buy EVERYTHING all over. However, i get what you are saying. Do you think though if i do time it closer to the start date of job say a few days, can i get a truck to haul some of my belongings and do the ground border crossing and appply for TN at border at same time? they say the “recommended” place to appply is at the airport. so confusing. thank you rebecca! any more thoughts on this?