TN USMCA Professional Visa

For qualifying Canadian and Mexican professionals.

Work Visas

Overview

The TN category, under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA, which replaced NAFTA), permits qualified Canadian and Mexican citizens to seek temporary entry to work in specific professional occupations for a U.S. employer.

Who it's for

  • Canadian and Mexican citizens in a listed profession
  • Professionals with a qualifying U.S. job offer
  • Candidates who meet the education/credential requirements for the role

Key points

Listed professions

The role must be on the USMCA professional occupations list.

Entry process

Canadians may request TN at a port of entry; Mexicans generally obtain a TN visa first.

Duration

Granted in periods of up to 3 years and renewable.

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