The TN Visa has 4 main requirements:

1. Mexico / Canada

You, the TN applicant, must be a Mexican or Canadian Citizen.

2. Job Offer in Professional Level Position

You must have been offered employment from a company or a person in the US. And the job offer must be in a professional level job. In other words, someone wants to hire you to work in the US in a professional capacity. The job offer may come from a US employer or a foreign employer.

3. You must be a professional

The job offered to you must be related to your field of expertise or field of education. For example, you would be a good candidate for a TN Visa if you are offered a job in engineering and you have a university degree in engineering.

4. TN Visa Job List

Only job positions that are related to one of the 63 professions listed on the TN Visa Job List (see below) qualify for the TN Visa. For example, if you are offered an Engineering job, you need verify that ‘Engineer’ appears on the TN Visa Job List. In this case, Engineer is on the list, therefore the job you are being offered qualifies for a TN Visa.

Furthermore, to qualify for the TN Visa, you must meet the minimum required education/training listed with each profession.

The application process for a TN Visa is a simple process:

– TN Document Checklist

Once you hire our firm, our immigration attorney will provide you with a detailed checklist of the documents needed to prepare your TN Visa application. This checklist is the most important part of the application process, because it lays out exactly what will be needed to apply for the TN.

– TN Visa Interview

Mexican Citizens

Mexican citizens must apply for the TN Visa at a US Consulate. So if you are Mexican, once your TN application is ready, our immigration attorney will schedule an interview appointment for you and your family at the US Consulate in Mexico. At this appointment, the US Consulate will interview you regarding your TN Visa application. Prior to your appointment, the Immigration Attorney will prepare you for the TN Visa interview. Upon approval of your application, the TN Visa will be stamped in your passport.

Canadian Citizen

On the other hand, if you are Canadian, you will apply for the TN Visa at a US Port of Entry where a CBP Officer will interview you. Prior to your TN interview, the Immigration Attorney will prepare you for the interview so that you are well prepared to answer the questions you may be asked.

The TN Visa will initially last from 1 to 3 years. It can be renewed in increments of 1 to 3 years. There is no limit to how many times you can renew the TN Visa as long as you continue having a job offer in the USA.

1. What is a TN Visa?

The TN Visa is a work visa issued by the United States to citizens of Canada and Mexico to be employed in certain listed professions. There are 63 professions eligible for the TN Visa. TN Visa holders may work in the US for a US or a foreign employer. A TN Visa gives the foreign worker permission to live and work in the US during the visa validity period. When the foreign worker is issued a TN Visa, the spouse and children, who are under 21 years old and unmarried, are issued a TD Visa, which gives them permission to live and go to school in the US. The TN Visa may be issued for up 3 years at a time and there is no limit to how many times it may be renewed.

2. What does TN visa stand for?

The TN in TN Visa stands for “Trade NAFTA.” The TN Visa is made possible by the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).

3. How many times can you renew your TN visa?

There is no limit to how many times you can renew the TN Visa as long as you continue having a job offer in the USA.

4. How long is the TN visa valid for?

The TN Visa will initially last from 1 to 3 years. It can be renewed in increments of 1 to 3 years.

5. If I have a job and a TN Visa, can I get a new job with the same TN Visa?

The TN Visa is employer specific. If you want to change jobs, you will need to apply for a new TN Visa. Also, if you want to work with 2 employers at the same time, you can apply to have 2 TN Visas at the same time.

6. What if I am fired or laid off by my employer?

If for any reason you are let go from your current employer while under the TN status, you will be required to depart from the United States. However, you will be eligible to apply for a new TN Visa upon finding a new job offer.

7. Can I still apply for a TN Visa if I do not have a bachelor’s degree?

Yes, in some cases. There are a few TN professions that do not require a bachelor’s degree.