 | Purpose: |
allows Canadian and Mexican citizens to come to the U.S. temporarily to work in a professional field
| Requirements: |
(1) a bachelor’s degree or a licenciatura degree or, in some instances, equivalent experience; and
(2) a job offer from an employer in the U.S.
| Duration of Visa: |
1 year with the possibility of 1-year extensions
| Description: |
The TN visa, which is similar to an H-1B visa, is available for Canadian and Mexican citizens who are coming to the U.S. to work temporarily in a professional position. Only Canadians or Mexicans may apply for a TN visa. There are more than 60 professions that qualify for a TN visa, among them architects, computer system analysts, engineers, lawyers, management consultants, medical professionals, social workers, and teachers. Generally to obtain a TN visa you will need to have a bachelor’s degree or a licenciatura degree or, in some instances, equivalent experience. To get a TN visa, you need a specific job offer from a qualified employer in the U.S. Processing for Canadians is greatly simplified. It does not require as much paperwork as an H-1B petition involves, making it a very interesting alternative to other temporary work visas. This advantage, however, does not apply to Mexicans seeking a TN visa, who are required to go through an application process similar to applying for an H-1B visa. With TN status, you are allowed to remain in the U.S. for a maximum of 1 year, although you may seek 1-year extensions as long as you maintain TN status.
Immigration law is often complex in nature with different eligibility and filing requirements. The material on this page and the other pages of this web site is general and for informational purposes only. It is not intended to replace the advice and counsel of an attorney, and you should not rely on it solely when making decisions about your immigration status.
If you would like me to examine your particular situation and assist you in applying for a visa, it is possible to arrange for a consultation by telephone or e-mail.
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