TN Visa: Work in the United States as a Mexican or Canadian Professional

The TN Visa is a nonimmigrant work visa created under the Treaty between Mexico, the United States, and Canada (USMCA, formerly NAFTA). It allows Mexican and Canadian professionals to work temporarily in the United States in specific occupations that require at least a bachelor's degree.

• Citizenship: Be a Mexican or Canadian citizen
• Eligible profession: The occupation must be on the USMCA profession list
• University degree: Bachelor's degree or equivalent in the relevant field
• Job offer: Job offer letter from a US employer
• Qualifications: Demonstrate professional experience and credentials
• Temporary intent: Demonstrate that the stay is temporary (no intent to immigrate)

1. 1
   Confirm eligibilityVerify your profession is on the USMCA eligible occupations list.
2. 2
   Obtain job offerReceive a formal offer from a US employer in a qualifying position.
3. 3
   Prepare documentationGather offer letter, professional degrees, certificates and documents.
4. 4
   Apply for the visaMexicans apply at the embassy or consulate. Canadians apply at the port of entry.
5. 5
   Consular interviewAttend the interview (Mexicans) or port of entry review (Canadians).
6. 6
   Enter the USOnce approved, enter with the TN Visa and begin working.

The TN Visa covers more than 60 professions under USMCA, including:

• ✓No lottery: No lottery system like H-1B
• ✓Fast processing: Typically 2-4 weeks vs. months for H-1B
• ✓Unlimited renewals: Can renew indefinitely every 3 years
• ✓No annual cap: No limit on the number of TN visas issued per year
• ✓More accessible: More straightforward and simpler process than H-1B