TN Applications

TN Applications:
The North American Free Trade Agreement (“NAFTA”) qualifies persons of Canadian and Mexican nationality to hold the TN nonimmigrant visa. The TN visa is only available for specific categories of workers. The TN visa allows Canadian nationals to apply for the visa directly at what is designated as a “Class A” port of entry. Unlike other visa classifications, there is no limit on the number of years an individual can remain in TN status, as long as they continue to maintain and demonstrate “nonimmigrant intent” and the intent to return to their home country at the end of their authorized period of stay in the United States.
Section D of-Annex 1603 of NAFTA designates several categories of professional workers who can temporarily enter the United States to engage in professional business activities with a specific employer. In order to be classified as TN professional under NAFTA, the applicant is required to possess at least a Bachelor’s degree or other appropriate credentials (as provided for in Annex 1603) for the profession in question. TN status is normally given for a period of up to one year and may be extended on a yearly basis.

Below is a listing of professions that are eligible for TN classification:
Accountant
Architect
Computer systems analyst
Disaster relief insurance personnel
Economist
Engineer
Forester
Graphic Designer
Hotel Manger
Industrial Designer
Interior Designer
Land Surveyor
Landscape Architect
Lawyer
Librarian
Management Consultant
Mathematician
Medical/Allied Professionals
Range Manager
Research Assistant (in post-secondary educational institution)
Scientific Technician
Scientist
Social Worker
Sylviculturist
Teacher (college, University, seminary)
Technical Publications Writer
Urban Planner
Vocational Counselor

Please note that the above listed information is not intended to be a substitute for specific legal advice regarding an individual matter. We strongly encourage you to work closely with qualified legal counsel when pursuing any immigration benefits. If we can be of further assistance to you, please contact our office via phone at (408) 567-9445 or via email at info@psimmlaw.com