TN Visa for Canadian and Mexican Professionals

What is the TN Visa?

The TN (Trade NAFTA, now USMCA) visa allows Canadian and Mexican professionals to work in the United States in specific occupations.

Eligible Professions

The TN visa covers 63 professions including:

• Accountant
• Computer Systems Analyst
• Economist
• Engineer
• Graphic Designer
• Management Consultant
• Scientific Technician
• Technical Writer
• Veterinarian
• College/University Instructor

Requirements

For Canadian Citizens

• Canadian citizenship
• Job offer from U.S. employer
• Qualifications for the profession
• Proof of Canadian citizenship

For Mexican Citizens

• Mexican citizenship
• Job offer from U.S. employer
• Relevant degree or credentials
• TN visa approved at U.S. consulate

Key Advantages of TN Visa

• No cap or lottery
• Valid for 3 years, renewable indefinitely
• Canadians can apply at the border (same-day approval)
• No prevailing wage requirement
• Spouse gets TD status (cannot work, but can study)

TN vs H-1B

Feature | TN Visa | H-1B Visa

---------|---------|----------

Eligibility | Canadian/Mexican only | All nationalities

Cap | No cap | 65,000 + 20,000

Duration | 3 years, unlimited renewals | 6 years max

Spouse work | No | Yes (with EAD)

Application | At border (Canadians) | USCIS filing

How to Apply (Canadians)

1. Gather documents (job offer, degree, proof of citizenship)

2. Go to a U.S. port of entry

3. Pay $50 fee

4. Receive TN status same day

Browse [jobs](/jobs) from companies that hire TN professionals.