[mattkrause]

Keep in mind that some HR folks may not know too much about various forms of work permits.

I work for a university that's a short drive from the US border, and yet had to harangue HR into applying for a NAFTA/USMCA work permit (which is easier) instead doing the "standard" thing.

It's worth spending some time figuring out what you are eligible for so you can at least try to put them on the happy path.