TN VISA
The TN category is a special category created under NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement) for qualifying professionals who are nationals of Canada or Mexico. Aliens qualified to enter the U.S. under this category may work for a company located in the U.S. for a temporary period. Moreover, they may also work for a Canadian or Mexican company in the U.S. when those companies are engaged in projects with U.S. based companies. The initial time limit for a TN professional to work in the U.S. is three years. However, this period may be renewed for three year intervals indefinitely.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
What are the basic requirements for a TN?
An alien must possess the necessary credentials to be considered a qualifying professional under this category. Generally, a Bachelor's degree or higher is usually required to be considered a professional in the TN category. Furthermore, the alien must intend to depart the U.S. upon completion of his/her authorized status. Mexican nationals are required to have TN-2 visas before they may be admitted to the U.S. in this status, whereas Canadian nationals need only apply with the USCIS at the border and bypass the visa requirement.
What is the difference between TN-1 and TN-2?
There are two different types of TN status. A TN-1 refers to a Canadian professional, and a TN-2 refers to a Mexican professional.
I am a dependent of a TN holder. In order to join my TN family member, what visa should I apply for?
You may apply for a TD visa.
Qualifications
To be qualified as a TN-1, a Canadian professional should meet the following qualification:
To be qualified for a TN-2, a Mexican professional should meet the following qualification:
- The applicant must be a Canadian citizen.
- The applicant must intend to engage in employment in an approved profession and have an offer of employment.
- The applicant must possess the necessary credentials to be considered a professional in the approved profession the applicant is applying under. A bachelor's degree or higher is usually required for all approved professions on the list. If the profession requires licensing, then the applicant must possess the requisite license.
- The applicant must intend to stay in the U.S. for a temporary period. An applicant can be denied TN status because he has a pending immigration petition.
To be qualified for a TN-2, a Mexican professional should meet the following qualification:
- The applicant must be a Mexican citizen
- The applicant must intend to engage in employment in an approved profession and have an offer of employment.
- The applicant must possess the necessary credentials to be considered a professional in the approved profession the applicant is applying under. A bachelor's degree or higher is usually required for all approved professions on the list. If the profession requires licensing, then the applicant must possess the requisite license.
- The applicant must intend to stay in the U.S. for a temporary period. An applicant may be denied TN status because he has a pending immigration petition.
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