Explore the TN visa pathway for Canadian and Mexican professionals. Learn eligibility, job offer, and qualification requirements."
Khadija DerrickFebruary 21, 2024
A TN employer can submit the I-129 to USCIS while a Canadian applicant is outside the US.
Khadija DerrickJanuary 31, 2024
Someone in valid TN status does not need separate work authorization before starting to work.
Khadija DerrickJanuary 30, 2024
The TN Letter should contain detailed information about your job in the U.S. and this blog post will discuss the details such letter should contain.
Khadija DerrickNovember 21, 2023
The USMCA (NAFTA) work permit under the International Mobility Program allows US and Mexican professionals to obtain work authorization in Canada if they have a Canadian job offer.
Khadija DerrickDecember 26, 2022
An overview of risks and tips for navigating the TN Management Consultant category
Khadija DerrickJuly 22, 2022
If you are a Canadian national, you can apply for the initial L-1 status at the border, to renew you must file an extension of status petition with USCIS.
Khadija DerrickSeptember 14, 2021
Canadian nationals can apply for their initial L-1 visa at a port of entry and don’t have to submit anything to USCIS prior to crossing.
Khadija DerrickSeptember 9, 2021
In short, TN applicants who received a degree from an educational institution not located in Canada, Mexico, or the United States must provide an evaluation of their foreign educational credentials. Background The TN – or “Trade National” – visa was…
Jenny ZhanFebruary 8, 2021
What are the obligations placed on the TN employer? The Trade National, or “TN,” visa is an excellent option for Canadian or Mexican nationals in specific occupations to temporarily work for an employer in the United States. The visa is…
Jenny ZhanDecember 8, 2020
Scott Legal are hosting a free Zoom Webinar on TN visa requirements and sponsorship considerations. This seminar will go over the TN visa requirements including: The TN visa requirements explained What is Sponsorship? Why a TN Visa does not…
Jenny ZhanNovember 30, 2020
TN visa is a visa that is based on an agreement between Canada, Mexico and the U.S. It allows certain professions (for example lawyers, accountants, graphic designers, researchers, engineers) to easily obtain employment in the U.S. Please see more about the TN…
Jenny ZhanNovember 12, 2020
We just had a Canadian TN approval at Peace Bridge, a port of entry between Ontario and New York. The applicant was granted the visa for 3 years under the lawyer category. TN applications for Canadian nationals can be adjudicated at…
Jenny ZhanOctober 13, 2020
We just had a Mexican TN approval at the U.S. Embassy in Mexico City. The applicant was granted the visa for 1 year under the lawyer category. The interview was waived since it was a renewal application. Interview waivers are…
Jenny ZhanSeptember 30, 2020
We just had a Canadian TN approval at the San Ysidro port of entry at the U.S. and Mexico border. The applicant was granted the visa for 3 years under the lawyer category. Mexican nationals applying for TN visas must…
Jenny ZhanAugust 17, 2020
TN visa is a visa that is based on the free trade agreement between Canada, Mexico and the U.S. It allows certain professions (for example lawyers, accountants, graphic designers, researchers, engineers) to easily obtain employment in the U.S. Mexican nationals…
Jenny ZhanJuly 21, 2020
If you are Canadian or Mexican national and you have an offer from a U.S. company to work in a profession that is listed on the NAFTA profession list, you could qualify for a TN Visa. If you are a Canadian national,…
Jenny ZhanJuly 9, 2020
If you are Canadian or Mexican national and you have an offer from a U.S. company to work in a profession that is listed on the NAFTA profession list, you could qualify for a TN Visa. You may be wondering whether your…
Jenny ZhanJuly 9, 2020
We just had a TN approval at the Peace Bridge Port of Entry. The applicant was granted the visa for 3 years and will work as an Accountant for a security company. TN applications for Canadian nationals are still being…
Jenny ZhanJuly 7, 2020
On Monday June 22, The Trump Administration signed an Executive Order suspending the entry of some H-1B, H-4, H-2B, J, and L visa holders, with some exceptions. Starting on 12:01 am EST on June 24 and lasting until December 31, the…
Jenny ZhanJune 26, 2020
We just had a TN visa approval at the U.S. Canada border. The applicant was granted the TN for 3 years and will work as a lawyer. Although the land borders between the U.S. and Canada are currently closed for…
Jenny ZhanJune 12, 2020
A TN1 visa is a visa that is based on the free trade agreement between Canada, Mexico and the U.S. It allows certain professions (eg. lawyers, accountants, graphic designers, researchers, engineers) to easily obtain employment in the U.S. The process…
Jenny ZhanJune 3, 2020
H-1B One of the H-1B requirements is that the petitioning U.S. company demonstrates that there is an Employer-Employee relationship. This means that the petitioning company will have to show that it can hire, pay, fire, supervise and otherwise control your…
Jenny ZhanMay 29, 2020
We just had a TN visa approval at the Pearson Airport. The applicant was granted the TN for 3 years and will work as a software engineer. Although the land borders between the U.S. and Canada are currently closed for…
Jenny ZhanMay 26, 2020
