North American Free Trade Agreement

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

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

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

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

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

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

Immigration TN Visa

Can I get a TN Visa for IT Professional? Can TN visas be issued for software engineers? Can an IT person get a TN visa? Can a hardware engineer get a TN visa?

What is a TN Visa? The TN non-immigrant visa was created by the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), signed between the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Both Canadian and Mexican citizens can be admitted to the United States in…

Jenny ZhanAugust 12, 2019

Immigration TN Visa

New USMCA and Its Impact on TN Visa Holders

Canada, Mexico, and the United States have reached an agreement during the last week on a new trilateral trade agreement to replace the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). Among the many economic deals within the agreement, there is also…

Jenny ZhanOctober 3, 2018

Immigration TN Visa

I Am in TN Status, Can I Apply for Adjustment of Status in the United States? What is the Doctrine of Dual Intent? What Is the Likelihood that the TN Extension of Status Would Be Approved Given the Pending I-485? What Are Some Practical Implications of Filing a Green Card Application While in TN Status?

TN status exists under the North American Free Trade Agreement, which was signed by the United States on December 8, 1993. For more information about the likelihood of TN classification being cancelled if the United States withdraws from NAFTA, please…

Jenny ZhanJuly 24, 2018

Immigration TN Visa

Sixth Round of NAFTA Talks Began in Montreal

The sixth round of negotiations on the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) began in Montreal, Canada on January 22. This is the penultimate round that is scheduled to end on Monday January 29. There is both speculation that the…

Jenny ZhanJanuary 30, 2018

Immigration TN Visa

USCIS Issues New Guideline Definitions for “Economist” Category for TN Visa

On November 20, 2017, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a new policy memorandum reclassifying the profession of Economist for TN nonimmigration visas. The new guidelines restrict the classification to those who will primarily engage in activities…

Jenny ZhanDecember 21, 2017

Immigration TN Visa

Will I lose My TN Visa if NAFTA is Cancelled? What will Happen to My TN Visa? How will NAFTA Cancellation Impact my TN Visa? Should I Renew my TN Visa Now?

During the 2016 Presidential campaign, Candidate Trump regularly voiced his plan to cancel the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). (See the TN Visa Requirements by Clicking Here) While he did not focus on the immigration aspects of the Trade…

IanScottSeptember 23, 2017

Immigration TN Visa

TN Visas in the Graphic Design Job Category: A Job Description in an Ever-Broadening Category of Employment

Scott Legal has increasingly been filing TN visas for Canadian and Mexican NAFTA professionals seeking entry into the U.S. in the Graphic Designer occupation category. We recently processed one TN visa for an applicant that worked at a company that…

IanScottJuly 6, 2017

Immigration TN Visa

Can I Apply for a Green Card on a TN Visa? Can I Convert my TN Visa to a Green Card?

A TN visa is a visa available to Canadians and Mexicans and is based on a North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). The visa is available for certain professions (eg. graphic designer, lawyer, accountant, analysts, finance people, etc.) and can…

IanScottJuly 4, 2017

Immigration TN Visa

Does My Employer Have to Sponsor me for a TN Visa? Does a TN Visa require Sponsorship?

A Trade National (TN) visa is a visa available to nationals from Canada and Mexico and is based on the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). The visa is available to certain Canadian professionals who are designated by the agreement…

IanScottAugust 26, 2016

E-2 Visa H-1B and E-3 Visa Immigration L-1 Visa TN Visa

I Want to Work in the United States. What are my Options?

I own a business outside the U.S. and would like to open an office in the United States. If you want to come to the United States temporarily to open a U.S. office, an L-1A visa may be the right…

IanScottJanuary 7, 2016

Immigration TN Visa

TN Visa – A “Simple” and “Fast-Track” Visa for Canadians & Mexicans

If you are Canadian or Mexican and want to work in the United States one of the first Visa choices that you should look at is a TN Visa. TN stands for Trade National Visa and the TN Visa was…

IanScottSeptember 29, 2012

Immigration TN Visa

Changes for TN Visa For Canadians

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced on October 3 that it will begin accepting Form I-129, Petition for Nonimmigrant Worker, from employers wishing to employ Canadian citizens who are outside the United States and seek Trade NAFTA (TN)…

IanScottJune 10, 2012

North American Free Trade Agreement | Scott Legal, P.C.

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?

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?

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

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?

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?

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

Can I get a TN Visa for IT Professional? Can TN visas be issued for software engineers? Can an IT person get a TN visa? Can a hardware engineer get a TN visa?

New USMCA and Its Impact on TN Visa Holders

Sixth Round of NAFTA Talks Began in Montreal

USCIS Issues New Guideline Definitions for “Economist” Category for TN Visa

Will I lose My TN Visa if NAFTA is Cancelled? What will Happen to My TN Visa? How will NAFTA Cancellation Impact my TN Visa? Should I Renew my TN Visa Now?

TN Visas in the Graphic Design Job Category: A Job Description in an Ever-Broadening Category of Employment

Can I Apply for a Green Card on a TN Visa? Can I Convert my TN Visa to a Green Card?

Does My Employer Have to Sponsor me for a TN Visa? Does a TN Visa require Sponsorship?

I Want to Work in the United States. What are my Options?

TN Visa – A “Simple” and “Fast-Track” Visa for Canadians & Mexicans

Changes for TN Visa For Canadians

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