TN Visa

Canadian or Mexican citizens with a qualifying U.S. job offer under the U.S. Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) may be eligible for a TN visa.

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What is a TN Visa?

The nonimmigrant Professional (TN) visa allows citizens of Canada and Mexico to work in the United States. The USMCA provides for a range of positions under the USMCA (TN) classification.

TN status can be approved for up to three years at a time. There is no statutory limit on how long an international employee can be in TN status. International employees in TN status must have the intention to leave the US upon completion of their assignment.

Eligibility

International employees must be citizens of Canada or Mexico.
The position must meet the requirements of the TN Professional activity list.
The international employee must meet the qualifications of the position as listed in USMCA.
The position must be temporary.

TN are a fast and flexible way to hire qualified talent.

Canadian citizens are not required to apply for a TN visa at a U.S. consulate. Therefore, TN applications can be filed at the border on entry to the country.

Duration of Status

The TN status allows approvals for up to three years at a time, with no statutory limit on total duration for international employees. However, International employees in TN status must have the intention to leave the US upon completion of their assignment.

Pursue temporary employment opportunities in the U.S. with the TN Visa, designed for Canadian and Mexican Professional workers.

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The position in the United States must require a USMCA professional

Requirements include a prearranged full-time or part-time position with a U.S. employer.

Education and Experience

You must meet certain qualifications to practice in the profession in question.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can my TN dependents also work?

The spouse and children of TN nonimmigrants are not permitted to work while in the United States, but they are permitted to study.

If I am a Mexican citizen, can I apply for my TN visa at the border?

If you are a Mexican citizen, then you are required to obtain a visa to enter the United States as a TN nonimmigrant. You should apply for a TN visa directly at a U.S. embassy or consulate in Mexico. Once you are approved for a TN visa, you may apply for admission at certain CBP-designated U.S. ports of entry or at a designated pre-clearance/pre-flight inspection station.

What types of professionals are eligible to seek admission as TN nonimmigrants?

Accountants, engineers, lawyers, pharmacists, scientists, and teachers are some of the types of professionals that are eligible for a TN visa.

Will I need to have an interview for my TN visa?

In addition to documentation requirements, the TN visa application process also requires an interview by a U.S. immigration officer.

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