TN Canadians
VS
TN Mexicans
Type
Nonimmigrant visa
Nonimmigrant visa
Description
NAFTA Professionals from Canada
NAFTA Professionals from Mexico
Profiles that typically qualify
Software developers, Financial analysts, Medical professionals, Engineers, Scientists, University professors, Management consultants
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.
You must be a citizen of Mexico.
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.
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.
Limited to specific professions listed under the NAFTA agreement.
Requires employer sponsorship and a specific job offer.
Sponsorship
Required
Required
Validity period
3 years
4 years
Renewable
Indefinitely, 3-year increments
Indefinitely, 4-year increments
Without premium processing
Same day
1 to 3 months1
With premium processing
Not available
Not available
Can spouse work
No
No
Disclaimers
-
1Processing time may vary depending on interview wait times at the consulate.
Type
TN Canadians
Nonimmigrant visa
TN Mexicans
Nonimmigrant visa
Description
TN Canadians
NAFTA Professionals from Canada
TN Mexicans
NAFTA Professionals from Mexico
Profiles that typically qualify
TN Canadians
Software developers, Financial analysts, Medical professionals, Engineers, Scientists, University professors, Management consultants
TN Mexicans
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.
TN Mexicans
You must be a citizen of Mexico.
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.
TN Mexicans
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.
TN Mexicans
Limited to specific professions listed under the NAFTA agreement.
Requires employer sponsorship and a specific job offer.
Sponsorship
TN Canadians
Required
TN Mexicans
Required
Validity period
TN Canadians
3 years
TN Mexicans
4 years
Renewable
TN Canadians
Indefinitely, 3-year increments
TN Mexicans
Indefinitely, 4-year increments
Without premium processing
TN Canadians
Same day
TN Mexicans
1 to 3 months1
With premium processing
TN Canadians
Not available
TN Mexicans
Not available
Can spouse work
TN Canadians
No
TN Mexicans
No
Disclaimers
TN Canadians
-
TN Mexicans
1Processing time may vary depending on interview wait times at the consulate.