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TN Visa Qualifications

In order to qualify for a TN Visa, applicants must have a US job offer that is found on a list of occupations on the NAFTA list in Chapter 15, Schedule 2 of NAFTA. *(See job list below on this page.)

Only Canadian Citizens (and Mexicans) are eligible for a TN visa. Permanent residents or landed immigrants are not eligible.

Benefits of the TN Visa

One of the biggest advantages of TN Visas over other types of visas is that applicants can obtain TN Visas right at the a U.S./Canadian border or airport. Applicants are required to appear at the border with the necessary documentation. An immigration official will review the documentation and, if they are satisfied, the visa is issued on the spot.

TN Visa Tips To Consider To Be Successful

1.US Job offer should be consistent with your Education 2.US job offer should appear on the NAFTA LIST 3.US job offer should not exceed three years 4.US job offer letter should be properly formatted with all relevant information 5.When you apply, READ and UNDERSTAND all your documentation 6.Your resume should be well organized and complete 7.Employment references should be consistent and relevant 8.Bring a valid Canadian Passport for at least three years 9.Foreign degrees and diplomas should be evaluated as equivalent to Canadian or US Standards 10.Get your TN Documentation reviewed by an Immigration Professional

Note: TN Visas are Now Valid for Three Years

In October 2008, the Bureau of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services increased the initial maximum period of admission for TN Visas from one year to three years. Further, those that want to apply for extensions of their TN Visas can apply for a period of up to three years instead of the previous one year maximum.

TN Visa Documentation

When applying for a TN Visa, it is necessary to have the following documents:

Proof of Canadian Citizenship (Birth Certificate or Passport) Evidence that the intended employment/business activity and the applicant qualify under Chapter 15, Schedule 2 of NAFTA. This means that the applicant is required to provide: A temporary Offer of Employment from a prospective U.S. employer; Copies of relevant educational degrees, diplomas and certificates Letters of reference from previous or current employers confirming your experience in your occupation (if applicable)

Occupation List

Medical Professionals: Dentist Dietician Medical Laboratory Technologist Nutritionist Occupational Therapist Pharmacist Physician Physiotherapist Psychologist Recreational Therapist Registered Nurse

Scientists: Agriculturist Animal Breeder Animal Scientist Apiculturist Astronomer Biochemist Biologist Chemist Dairy Scientist Entomologist Epidemiologist Geneticist Geologist Geophysicist Horticulturalist Meteorologist Physicist Plant Breeder Poultry Scientist Soil Scientist Zoologist

Professionals: Accountant Architect College Teacher Computer Systems Analyst Disaster Relief Insurance Adjuster Economist Biologist Engineer Forester Graphic Designer Hotel Manager Industrial Designer Interior Designer Land Surveyor Lawyer (including Quebec Notary) Librarian Management Consultant Mathematician / Statistician Range Manager / Conservationist Research Assistant (post-secondary) Scientific Technician / Technologist Seminary