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When I was on TN status I mentioned it immediately during the HR screening and had a note in my cover letter that I was only entitled to work for my current employer and would require new sponsorship to change employers. I didn't want to get far into the process only to be told after investing hours into multiple interviews and job assessments that they were not interested in sponsoring someone. I wanted it clearly stated from the get-go because I wanted to start the process already knowing it was a non-issue.

After I married an American and applied to change my status from TN to PR I stopped my job search until I received my EAD. Once I had that I stopped saying anything either way about my immigration status since it is no longer relevant. I changed employers while on the EAD while waiting for my green card approval without issue.

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