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The TN category is special
category created under NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement)
for qualifying professionals who are nationals of Canada or Mexico.
Aliens qualified to enter the U.S. under this category may work
for a company located in the U.S. for a temporary period. Moreover,
they may also work for a Canadian or Mexican company in the U.S.
when those companies are engaged in projects with U.S. based companies.
The initial time limit for a TN professional to work in the U.S.
is three years.
An alien must possess the necessary credentials to be considered
a qualifying professional under this category. Generally, a Bachelor's
degree or higher is usually required to be considered a professional
in the TN category. Furthermore, the alien must intend to depart
the U.S. upon completion of his authorized status. As a result,
if the alien applies for permanent residence while he is in TN status,
he will have difficulty in obtaining renewal of his TN status. Mexican
nationals are required to have TN visas before they may be admitted
to the U.S. in this status, whereas Canadian nationals need only
apply with the USCIS (formerly called the INS) at the border and
bypass the visa requirement.
For more information on the TN category, please click one of the
following links:
Description
Requirements for a TN status
The detailed list of approved professions
for TN status
Application procedure
Benefits of TN status
Limitation of TN status
Renewal TN status
Change of status to TN
Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
about TN
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