Yes, Canadian or Mexican urban planners may use the TN visa to take up employment in the United States.
Khadija DerrickOctober 31, 2022
A TN visa holder can receive authorization from the government to work for more than one TN employer, which is called “concurrent” employment.
Khadija DerrickAugust 22, 2022
TN visa holders can change employers and have several options to do so, which mirror those options available for the initial TN visa application.
Khadija DerrickAugust 19, 2022
Although a TN applicant cannot own or control the U.S. employer, a TN applicant who is self-employed by their business in Canada or Mexico can apply for a TN visa based on an independent U.S. employer requesting the services of…
Khadija DerrickAugust 18, 2022
We just had a TN extension of status petition approved by USCIS. The Applicant is a Canadian national and was applying for a TN under the Economist category.
Khadija DerrickJuly 28, 2022
An overview of risks and tips for navigating the TN Management Consultant category
Khadija DerrickJuly 22, 2022
An overview of risks and tips for navigating the TN Management Consultant category.
Khadija DerrickJuly 11, 2022
You could qualify as a management consultant for a TN visa if you have over 5 years of work experience in a field related to the consulting agreement.
Khadija DerrickJune 17, 2022
One of the TN requirements is that the employer making the job offer must be a U.S. entity, meaning either a U.S. company or a U.S. individual.
Khadija DerrickJanuary 27, 2022
Some TN visa categories do not require a bachelors degree; applicants can qualify with a 2-year post-secondary diploma/certificate, work experience, or a license depending on the category.
Khadija DerrickJanuary 20, 2022
Canadians can apply for TN, L-1, B-1 at the border, and must take care to choose the right category to not risk denial.
Khadija DerrickDecember 28, 2021
Canadian car mechanics may fit under the engineer or scientific technician categories of the TN visa in limited cases.
Khadija DerrickNovember 29, 2021
If you are a Canadian citizen, you can quickly obtain US work authorization by applying at the border for a TN or L1 visa.
Khadija DerrickNovember 25, 2021
Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) does not qualify for a TN visa but can potentially obtain an employer-sponsored green card through the PERM process. Registered Nurses (RN) can apply for a TN Visa.
Khadija DerrickNovember 24, 2021
If you have a Master’s degree in a relevant field, it is sufficient to qualify you for a TN position that requires a Bachelor’s degree.
Khadija DerrickOctober 26, 2021
Scientific Technicians/Technologists can apply for a TN visa under NAFTA but they will have to meet specific requirements.
Khadija DerrickApril 19, 2021
TN applicants should show that they will be paid a salary that reflects their professional qualifications and professional-level employment in the U.S.
Khadija DerrickMarch 18, 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
Many of our clients are in the U.S. on some sort of a non-immigrant visa. We often get asked the following question from our clients: Can I renew my visa in Mexico? Applying for initial non-immigrant visa in Mexico If…
Jenny ZhanNovember 20, 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
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
