Terms & Definitions

The TN visa, also known as the NAFTA visa, allows qualified Canadian and Mexican citizens to work in the United States in specific professional roles. To qualify, the applicant must have a U.S. employer sponsor and a job offer in a profession listed under the NAFTA regulations, such as accounting, engineering, law, pharmacy, science, or teaching. They must also meet specific educational requirements for their profession.

To qualify, the applicant must:

• Be a Canadian or Mexican citizen.
• Hold a bachelor’s degree or higher in a discipline related to the field of the job.
• Have a U.S. employer sponsor.
• Have a job offer in a qualified profession under the NAFTA regulations.

Canadians may apply for TN status directly at a U.S. port of entry or pre-clearance/pre-flight inspection station. Mexicans must first seek a TN visa at a U.S. consulate or Embassy. The TN visa allows an initial stay of up to three years, and may be renewed as needed, with no limit on the number of possible extensions. 

For assistance with your TN visa petition or other immigration matters, contact our office.

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