VS
TN Canadians
Type
Nonimmigrant visa
Description
NAFTA Professionals from Canada
Profiles that typically qualify
Software developers, Financial analysts, Medical professionals, Engineers, Scientists, University professors, Management consultants
Requirements
You must be a citizen of Canada.
You must meet the educational credentials or work experience required under NAFTA for your profession, with a job offer that matches those qualifications. Professions eligible for this status include, but are not limited to, accountants, engineers, lawyers, pharmacists, scientists, and teachers.
Pros
Streamlined application process; you can apply directly at the border with a job offer letter.
Renewable indefinitely, allowing long-term employment opportunities in the U.S.
No annual cap, providing a reliable option for eligible professionals.
Cons
Limited to specific professions listed under the NAFTA agreement.
Requires employer sponsorship and a specific job offer.
Sponsorship
Required
Validity period
3 years
Renewable
Indefinitely, 3-year increments
Without premium processing
Same day
With premium processing
Not available
Can spouse work
No
Disclaimers
-
Type
TN Canadians
Nonimmigrant visa
Description
TN Canadians
NAFTA Professionals from Canada
Profiles that typically qualify
TN Canadians
Software developers, Financial analysts, Medical professionals, Engineers, Scientists, University professors, Management consultants
Requirements
TN Canadians
You must be a citizen of Canada.
You must meet the educational credentials or work experience required under NAFTA for your profession, with a job offer that matches those qualifications. Professions eligible for this status include, but are not limited to, accountants, engineers, lawyers, pharmacists, scientists, and teachers.
Pros
TN Canadians
Streamlined application process; you can apply directly at the border with a job offer letter.
Renewable indefinitely, allowing long-term employment opportunities in the U.S.
No annual cap, providing a reliable option for eligible professionals.
Cons
TN Canadians
Limited to specific professions listed under the NAFTA agreement.
Requires employer sponsorship and a specific job offer.
Sponsorship
TN Canadians
Required
Validity period
TN Canadians
3 years
Renewable
TN Canadians
Indefinitely, 3-year increments
Without premium processing
TN Canadians
Same day
With premium processing
TN Canadians
Not available
Can spouse work
TN Canadians
No
Disclaimers
TN Canadians
-