TN Visa: The Work Path for Mexican and Canadian Professionals in the U.S.
TN Visa: The Work Path for Mexican and Canadian Professionals in the U.S.
If you are a qualified professional and you're looking for a job opportunity in the United States, the Visa TN (Professional, under the USMCA/NAFTA) is your best option.
This Non-Immigrant Visa It is designed to facilitate labor mobility in specific occupations, allowing you to work in the U.S. on a renewable basis and get started quickly.
Key Requirements for the TN Visa
Nationality
Be Canadian or Mexican citizen (permanent residents do not qualify).
Job Offer
To have a job offer for a U.S. company (you cannot work on a self-employed basis).
Skilled Profession:
Your occupation must be on the specific list of 61 professions established by the USMCA (such as engineers, accountants, lawyers, nurses, etc.).
Qualification
Possessing the university degree required for the profession or, in certain cases, the work experience equivalent.
Advantages of the TN Visa
Indefinitely Renewable
It is initially granted for 4 years, with extensions of 4 years, and it can be renewed indefinitely!
No Fees:
There is no maximum limit on the number of TN visas issued annually.
Guaranteed Legal Work:
You work for the employer listed on your application.
Family Benefits (TD Visa):
You spouse and unmarried children under the age of 21 They can obtain a derivative visa (TD visa) to accompany you and can study at US
Build Your Life:
Once you are eligible, you can apply for your Social Security Number and start building your credit history in the U.S.
Important Note
The TN visa is linked to a specific employerIf you wish to change jobs, you must apply for a nueva petición TN and wait for authorization before starting work with the new employer.
