TN Visa Lawyers for Canadian and Mexican Professionals
The Trade NAFTA (TN) visa allows qualified professionals from Canada and Mexico to work in the United States. While this visa category serves a specific group of professionals, many individuals may also qualify for alternative visa options like the EB-2 NIW, EB-1A, O-1, or L-1, depending on their background and goals. Our experienced immigration attorneys can help you explore the best path forward for your situation.
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What Is the TN Visa?
The TN Visa is a non-immigrant visa for individuals who are citizens of either Canada or Mexico who seek to enter the United States to work in a professional capacity on a temporary basis. The TN Visa was created under the former North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), now known as the U.S.-Mexico-Canada (USMCA) agreement.
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Frequently Asked Questions About the TN Visa
Canadian and Mexican citizens qualify. Additionally, your job/business activity must be one of the approved professions on the NAFTA list, you must be qualified to work in the profession, and have a job offer from a U.S. employer that is temporary in nature (up to the maximum authorized 3-year period).
TN visas have advantages over other types of visas depending upon your particular needs.
- TNs can be obtained faster than other visas in some circumstances.
- TN visas are suitable for employers that need to quickly hire a qualifying employee
- TN visas are not subject to annual caps or limits
- TN visas are valid for up to 3-year periods and can be renewed indefinitely
- TN visas can be obtained at the border with no required petition to U.S. immigration* (*For Canadian citizens. Mexican citizens need to present a visa application and process through a US Consulate)
- Spouses and Dependents can be admitted with the TN visa holder (TD visa)
Some disadvantages of the TN visa are:
- TN visas are only valid for specified professional occupations under NAFTA
- TN spouses and dependents cannot lawfully work in the U.S. through the derivative visa
- TN visas are non-immigrant, not “dual intent” visas and this can negatively affect individuals later seeking lawful permanent resident status (green card) in U.S.
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