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Our company is thinking about hiring a TN visa applicant. What requirements would hiring a TN visa applicant place on our company, if any?

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

News TN Visa

Scott Legal Hosting Free Webinar on TN Visa Requirements

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 explainedWhat is Sponsorship? Why a TN Visa does not require SponsorshipTips…

Jenny ZhanNovember 30, 2020

Immigration Biden/Harris Administration TN Visa

What impact will the Biden/Harris administration have on TN visa? What changes did the Trump administration make with regards to TN visa?

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

Approvals

TN Visa Approval for Lawyer at Canadian Border

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

Approvals

TN Visa Approval for Lawyer at the Mexican Consulate

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

Approvals

TN Approval for Lawyer at San Ysidro Port of Entry

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

Immigration TN Visa

How long can I stay in the U.S. if I enter on a TN visa? Can I stay 1 year or 3 years?

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

Immigration TN Visa

What documents should I bring to the border/visa interview when applying for a TN visa?

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

Immigration TN Visa

Can I bring my family to the U.S. on my TN visa? What is TD visa?

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

Approvals

TN Approval for an Accountant at the Peace Bridge Port of Entry

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

H-1B and E-3 Visa Immigration L-1 Visa TN Visa

Does the new Proclamation apply to Canadians? Can a Canadian get an H-1B or L-1 visa? Can a Canadian get a TN visa?

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

Approvals

TN Visa Approval for Lawyer at Canadian Border

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

Immigration TN Visa

What are the TN Visa Requirements? What are some TN Visa Considerations?

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

Extraordinary Ability H-1B and E-3 Visa Immigration TN Visa

I have a majority ownership interest in a U.S. Company. Can the company sponsor me for an H-1B visa? Can the Company sponsor me for an O-1 or TN visa?

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

Approvals

TN Visa approval for a Software Engineer at the Toronto Pearson Airport

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

Covid 19

Can I enter the U.S. on a TN visa during Covid-19? Processing TN Visas in Times of US Canada Border COVID-19 Restrictions.

On March 21, U.S., Canada, and Mexico announced that the land borders between the three countries will close to non-essential travel. The initial closure was to last through April 20 and has now been extended to June 22. The Customs…

Jenny ZhanMay 22, 2020

Immigration TN Visa

I am an attorney in Canada/Mexico and I want to come to the U.S. on a TN visa. Do I have to have a law degree from a U.S. University?

If you are a citizen of Canada or Mexico, your profession qualifies under the TN regulations, the position in the U.S. requires a NAFTA professional, you have the necessary qualification, and you have a pre-arranged employment with a U.S. employer,…

Jenny ZhanApril 1, 2020

Covid 19 Immigration TN Visa

I am on a TN visa and was furloughed because of Corona Virus. I want to change employers on my TN. What if I lose my TN Job?

A TN visa is a visa that is available for nationals from Canada and Mexico. The applicant must have a job offer and must also have a degree in a designated profession or field. You can find out more about…

IanScottMarch 29, 2020

Approvals

TN Visa approval for a Management Consultant for Canadian National

One of our clients was recently approved for a TN visa. The applicant was granted the visa as a Management Consultant based on five years of experience in a specialty related to the consulting agreement. Management Consultants are one of the…

Jenny ZhanFebruary 28, 2020

Approvals

TN Approval for Canadian Graphic Designer

Scott Legal had a TN approval for a Canadian national. The applicant was granted a visa for three years (the full amount permitted for a TN visa) under the classification of graphic designer. In order to qualify for a TN…

Jenny ZhanFebruary 11, 2020

Immigration TN Visa

Can I qualify for a TN visa if I do not have a Degree? Can I Qualify for a TN Visa with only work experience? What type of job can I qualify for?

The TN visa is available to Mexican and Canadian nationals who are coming to the U.S. to engage in business at a professional level. For purposes of the TN visa, engaging in business at a professional level means the applicant…

Jenny ZhanFebruary 3, 2020

Approvals

TN Visa approval for Management Consultant at Peace Bridge for Canadian National

We just had a TN visa approval at the Peace Bridge Port of Entry, which is a designated Port of Entry for optimized processing of Canadian applicants who are applying for the first time for TN or L visas. The…

Jenny ZhanJanuary 28, 2020

Approvals

TN Visa Approved for a Lawyer at Vancouver Airport

Scott Legal, P.C. just had a TN visa approval for a Canadian national under the category of Lawyer. The visa was approved for 3 years. A TN visa is a visa available to Canadian and Mexican nationals for certain professions. …

Jenny ZhanDecember 11, 2019

Immigration TN Visa

What is TN visa? Can I be self-employed on TN visa? Can I work as an independent contractor on TN Visa?

Certain professionals who are citizens of Canada or Mexico can apply for TN visa. For example, architects, engineers, lawyers, management consultants, psychologists, and computer system analysts with required qualifications can apply for TN visa. Here are the requirements you have…

Jenny ZhanSeptember 30, 2019

Approvals

TN Visa Approved for a Lawyer at the U.S. Consulate in Mexico City

Scott Legal, P.C. just had a TN visa approval for a Mexican national under the category of Lawyer at the U.S. Consulate in Mexico City. A TN visa is a visa available to Canadian and Mexican nationals for certain professions. …

Jenny ZhanSeptember 10, 2019

nafta | Scott Legal, P.C.

Our company is thinking about hiring a TN visa applicant. What requirements would hiring a TN visa applicant place on our company, if any?

Scott Legal Hosting Free Webinar on TN Visa Requirements

What impact will the Biden/Harris administration have on TN visa? What changes did the Trump administration make with regards to TN visa?

TN Visa Approval for Lawyer at Canadian Border

TN Visa Approval for Lawyer at the Mexican Consulate

TN Approval for Lawyer at San Ysidro Port of Entry

How long can I stay in the U.S. if I enter on a TN visa? Can I stay 1 year or 3 years?

What documents should I bring to the border/visa interview when applying for a TN visa?

Can I bring my family to the U.S. on my TN visa? What is TD visa?

TN Approval for an Accountant at the Peace Bridge Port of Entry

Does the new Proclamation apply to Canadians? Can a Canadian get an H-1B or L-1 visa? Can a Canadian get a TN visa?

TN Visa Approval for Lawyer at Canadian Border

What are the TN Visa Requirements? What are some TN Visa Considerations?

I have a majority ownership interest in a U.S. Company. Can the company sponsor me for an H-1B visa? Can the Company sponsor me for an O-1 or TN visa?

TN Visa approval for a Software Engineer at the Toronto Pearson Airport

Can I enter the U.S. on a TN visa during Covid-19? Processing TN Visas in Times of US Canada Border COVID-19 Restrictions.

I am an attorney in Canada/Mexico and I want to come to the U.S. on a TN visa. Do I have to have a law degree from a U.S. University?

I am on a TN visa and was furloughed because of Corona Virus. I want to change employers on my TN. What if I lose my TN Job?

TN Visa approval for a Management Consultant for Canadian National

TN Approval for Canadian Graphic Designer

Can I qualify for a TN visa if I do not have a Degree? Can I Qualify for a TN Visa with only work experience? What type of job can I qualify for?

TN Visa approval for Management Consultant at Peace Bridge for Canadian National

TN Visa Approved for a Lawyer at Vancouver Airport

What is TN visa? Can I be self-employed on TN visa? Can I work as an independent contractor on TN Visa?

TN Visa Approved for a Lawyer at the U.S. Consulate in Mexico City

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