Visa for professionals TN

The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) (previously known as North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)) allows citizens from Canada and/or Mexico to work in the United States, and American citizens to work in Canada and/or Mexico, in certain professional occupations. The Treaty National visa (TN) is temporary by design. It can be issued for up to three (3) years and thereafter, can be extended indefinitely from one to three years. There are basically four conditions to this visa:

  • The profession is recognized under NAFTA. (see list below)
  • The applicant meets the specific qualifications for that profession.
  • The prospective position requires someone in that professional capacity.
  • The applicant has a temporary job offer from a US employer.

If the above conditions are met you can obtain your TN status directly at a Port of Entry or at the airport. Your spouse and dependents can accompany you (children under 21 can go to school) but they will not be authorized to work. Don’t be fooled into thinking that this procedure is automatic. The rules are strict and it is important that you get it right the first time. When applying for a TN visa you will have to demonstrate strong ties to your home country and the intent to return there after your work is completed.

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Our services

  • Immediate and unlimited free consultation
  • Evaluate your credentials
  • Evaluate your job offer
  • Help your prospective employer in the formulation of your job offer
  • Provide you with information and assistance to meet licensure requirements for different American professional corporations
  • Preparation and presentation of the file to be delivered at the US border or at the US service center

Here is a current list of professional occupations along with the educational requirements and alternative credentials required for admission to the United States under the terms of the USMCA.

Accountant
Baccalaureate or Licenciatura degree; or C.P.A., C.A., C.G.A., or C.M.A.

Architect
Baccalaureate or Licenciatura degree; or state/provincial license.

Computer Systems Analyst
Baccalaureate or Licenciatura degree; or Post-Secondary Diploma or Post Secondary Certificate and three years’ experience.

Disaster relief insurance claims adjuster
(claims adjuster employed by an insurance company located in the territory of a Party, or an independent claims adjuster)
Baccalaureate or Licenciatura degree and successful completion of training in the appropriate areas of insurance adjustment pertaining to disaster relief claims; or three years experience in claims adjustment and successful completion of training in the appropriate areas of insurance adjustment pertaining to disaster relief claims.

Economist
Baccalaureate or Licenciatura degree.

Engineer
Baccalaureate or Licenciatura degree; or state/provincial license.

Forester
Baccalaureate or Licenciatura degree; or state/provincial license.

Graphic designer
Baccalaureate or Licenciatura degree; or post-secondary diploma and three years experience.

Hotel manager
Baccalaureate or Licenciatura degree in hotel/restaurant management; or post-secondary diploma or post-secondary certificate in hotel/restaurant management and three years experience in hotel/restaurant management.

Industrial designer
Baccalaureate or Licenciatura degree; or post-secondary diploma or post-secondary certificate, and three years experience.

Interior designer
Baccalaureate or Licenciatura degree; or post-secondary diploma or post-secondary certificate, and three years experience.

Land surveyor
Baccalaureate or Licenciatura degree or state/provincial/federal license.

Landscape architect
Baccalaureate or Licenciatura degree.

Lawyer
(including Notary in the province of Québec)
L.L.B., J.D., L.L.L., B.C.L., or Licenciatura degree (five years); or membership in a state/provincial bar.

Librarian
M.L.S., or B.L.S. (for which another Baccalaureate or Licenciatura degree was a prerequisite).

Management consultant
Baccalaureate or Licenciatura degree; or equivalent professional experience as established by statement or professional credential attesting to five years experience as a management consultant, or five years experience in a field of specialty related to the consulting agreement. Baccalaureate or Licenciatura degree.

Mathematician
(including statistician)
Baccalaureate or Licenciatura degree.

Range manager/ Range conservationist
Baccalaureate or Licenciatura degree.

Research assistant
(working in a post-secondary educational institution)
Baccalaureate or Licenciatura degree.

Scientific technician/ technologist

  • a theoretical knowledge of any of the following disciplines: agricultural sciences, astronomy, biology, chemistry, engineering, forestry, geology, geophysics, meteorology, or physics; and
  • the ability to solve practical problems in any of those disciplines, or the ability to apply principles of any of those disciplines to basic or applied research.

Social worker
Baccalaureate or Licenciatura degree.

Sylviculturist
(including forestry specialist)
Baccalaureate or Licenciatura degree.

Teacher / College or University
Baccalaureate or Licenciatura degree.

Teacher / Seminary
Baccalaureate or Licenciatura degree.

Technical publications writer
Baccalaureate or Licenciatura degree, or post-secondary diploma or post-secondary certificate, and three years experience.

Urban planner
(including geographer)
Baccalaureate or Licenciatura degree.

Vocational counselor
Baccalaureate or Licenciatura degree.
Medical/Allied Professionals

Dentist
D.D.S., D.M.D., Doctor en Odontologia or Doctor en Cirugia Dental or state/provincial license.

Dietitian
Baccalaureate or Licenciatura degree; or state/provincial license.

Medical laboratory technologist
Baccalaureate or Licenciatura degree; or post-secondary diploma or post secondary certificate, and three years experience.

Nutritionist
Baccalaureate or Licenciatura degree.

Occupational therapist
Baccalaureate or Licenciatura degree; or state/provincial license.

Pharmacist
Baccalaureate or Licenciatura degree; or state/provincial license.

Physician
(teaching or research only)
M.D., Doctor en Medicina: or state/provincial license.

Physiotherapist/ physical therapist 
Baccalaureate or Licenciatura degree; or state/provincial license.

Psychologist
State/provincial license; or Licenciatura degree.

Recreational therapist
Baccalaureate or Licenciatura degree.

Registered nurse
State/provincial license or Licenciatura degree.

Veterinarian
D.V.M., D.M.V., or Doctor en Veterinaria; or state/provincial license.
Scientist

Agriculturist
(agronomist)
Baccalaureate or Licenciatura degree.

Animal breeder
Baccalaureate or Licenciatura degree.

Animal scientist
Baccalaureate or Licenciatura degree.

Apiculturist
Baccalaureate or Licenciatura degree.

Astronomer
Baccalaureate or Licenciatura degree.

Biochemist
Baccalaureate or Licenciatura degree.

Biologist
Baccalaureate or Licenciatura degree.

Chemist
Baccalaureate or Licenciatura degree.

Dairy scientist
Baccalaureate or Licenciatura degree.

Entomologist
Baccalaureate or Licenciatura degree.

Epidemiologist
Baccalaureate or Licenciatura degree.

Geneticist Baccalaureate or Licenciatura degree.

Geochemist
Baccalaureate or Licenciatura degree.

Geologist
Baccalaureate or Licenciatura degree.

Geophysicist
(including Oceanographer in Mexico and the United States)
Baccalaureate or Licenciatura degree.

Horticulturist
Baccalaureate or Licenciatura degree.

Meteorologist
Baccalaureate or Licenciatura degree.

Pharmacologist
Baccalaureate or Licenciatura degree.

Physicist
(including Oceanographer in Canada)
Baccalaureate or Licenciatura degree.

Plant Breeder
Baccalaureate or Licenciatura degree.

Poultry scientist
Baccalaureate or Licenciatura degree.

Soil scientist
Baccalaureate or Licenciatura degree.

Zoologist
Baccalaureate or Licenciatura degree.

Our Welcoming Team

Landing in a new country can be an overwhelming experience, filled with uncertainties and challenges. At CanAm Immigration, we have been dedicated to easing this transition for individuals and families for the past 30 years. With our unwavering commitment and trademark expertise, we understand the complexities involved in moving to the US or Canada. 

Our devoted “Welcoming Team” is meticulously trained to provide comprehensive support, ensuring that every aspect of your journey is met with care and understanding. From fulfilling housing requirements to navigating school admissions, we are here to guide you through every step of the way. 

Additionally, our specialized business team is dedicated to catering to the unique needs of businesses entering a new market. Whether you are a business, company, or small investor, we understand the stress and challenges that come with establishing a presence in a new business environment. Be it providing support for transactions or assisting organizations seeking corporate business services, we offer tailored solutions to meet your specific needs. Our corporate banking services are designed to streamline your financial operations and empower your business to thrive in its new environment. With CanAm Immigration, you can trust that your corporate needs will be handled with expertise and care, allowing you to focus on achieving your business goals with confidence.

For visa holders and their family, our staff can assist them in the following areas:

  • Rent or buy a home anywhere in the target country
  • Enrolment into schools and universities
  • Insurance (healthcare, home, and vehicles)
  • Banking (credit cards and loans)
  • Accounting (for preparation of their annual tax returns)
  • Recommendations pertaining to what they must do when leaving their home country, making the transition as seamless as possible
  • Social security, driver’s license
  • Moving procedures