For Those Who Need a TN Visa
The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) contains provisions that enable Canadians to obtain US work visas very quickly and with minimal documentation.
Under NAFTA, a Canadian Citizen who has a temporary offer of employment in the United States may qualify for a TN visa.
In October 2008, the Bureau of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services increased the initial maximum period of admission for TN Visas from one year to three years.
Further, those that want to apply for extensions of their TN Visas can apply for a period of up to three years instead of the previous one year maximum.
Who is Eligible for a TN Visa?
Only Canadian Citizens (and Mexicans) are eligible for a TN visa. Permanent residents or landed immigrants are not eligible.
US Job offer should be consistent with your Education
US job offer should appear on the NAFTA LIST
US job offer should not exceed three years
US job offer letter should be properly formatted with all relevant information
When you apply, READ and UNDERSTAND all your documentation
Your resume should be well organized and complete
Employment references should be consistent and relevant
Bring a valid Canadian Passport for at least three years
Foreign degrees and diplomas should be evaluated as equivalent to Canadian or US Standards
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Certain Documents Are Required for A TN Visa:
Proof of Canadian Citizenship (Birth Certificate or Passport)
An applicant must provide evidence that the intended employment/business activity and the applicant qualify under Chapter 15, Schedule 2 of NAFTA. This means that the applicant is required to provide:
A temporary Offer of Employment that is from a prospective U.S. employer;
They must also provide copies of any relevant educational degrees, diplomas and certificates
Letters of reference from previous or current employers that confirm your experience in your occupation (if applicable)
Some Important Advantages of TN Visas
One of the main benefits of TN visas over other types is that applicants are able to obtain this type of visa at the US/Canadian border or airport. Applicants are required to appear at the border with the required documentation. At this point, an immigration official will review the documentation. If satisfied, the applicant will be issued a visa on the spot.
TN Work Visas Are Difficult To Get, Let Us Help Simplify Things For You.
Obtaining a TN work visa is not easy. Proper documentation is the first thing that an immigration officer will look for. Any documents that are missing could result in an automatic denial. Let a professional attorney give your application the best chance of being approved.
Qualifications That You Need To Know About A TN Visa
In order to qualify for a TN visa, applicants must have a US job offer that is found on a list of occupations on the NAFTA list in Chapter 15, Schedule 2 of NAFTA.
Appendix 1603D.1 to NAFTA (Occupation List)
Medical Professionals:
Dentist
Dietician
Medical Laboratory Technologist
Nutritionist
Occupational Therapist
Pharmacist
Physician
Physiotherapist
Psychologist
Recreational Therapist
Registered Nurse
Scientists :
Agriculturist
Animal Breeder
Animal Scientist
Apiculturist
Astronomer
Biochemist
Biologist
Chemist
Dairy Scientist
Entomologist
Epidemiologist
Geneticis
Geologist
Geophysicist
Horticulturalist
Meteorologist
Physicist
Plant Breeder
Poultry Scientist
Soil Scientist
Zoologist
Professionals:
Accountant
Architect
College Teacher
Computer Systems Analyst
Disaster Relief Insurance Adjuster
Economist
Biologist
Engineer
Forester
Graphic Designer
Hotel Manager
Industrial Designer
Interior Designer
Land Surveyor
Lawyer (including Quebec Notary)
Librarian
Management Consultant
Mathematician / Statistician
Range Manager / Conservationist
Research Assistant (post-secondary)
Scientific Technician / Technologist
Seminary
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