- For Canadian and Mexican citizens only
- For professional occupations on the NAFTA list
- Job offer
- Up to three year-year admission; extension is permitted
- For Canadians, unlimited number of visas annually, unlike H-1Bs
- While TN’s may not appear to be complex, they are treated very technically by the government and should be prepared by an expert
Temporary Visas
TN Canadian/Mexican Professionals
The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) contains provisions for the admission of 63 listed occupations for Canadian and Mexican professionals for up to three years, with extensions permitted.
Canadian professionals may submit a request for TN admission directly to the border inspector at the port of entry or airport, along with a letter from the U.S. employer describing the offered employment; the foreign national’s academic credentials; and, for some professionals, proof of work experience; and the appropriate fee. No prior petition is required to be approved by a USCIS service center. Upon admission, the foreign national is issued an I-94 form valid for up to one year. Mexican TNs use a procedure involving some aspects of the H-1B visa.
TN Professions List-
Requirements