Employment-Based Immigration: TN Status

The Chander Law Firm represents companies seeking to employ Canadian and Mexican nationals in skilled occupations under the TN visa program.

The TN visa program has rigid requirements with regard to type of occupation and level of education.  Problems can arise when employers are seeking to employ Canadian and Mexican nationals in positions that do not clearly fall into the designated occupational classifications. 

Avoid potential problems with the seeking a TN visa by contacting The Chander Law Firm to represent you.  You can learn more about the H-1B program below.

About TN Status

The TN visa category was created by the Free Trade Agreement and the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).  The status allows qualified Canadian and Mexican nationals in certain professional occupations to work for U.S. employers.  Most of the occupations require a bachelors degree.  TN visas doe not have a labor attestation (LCA) requirement. 

TN Occupations

Below is a list of designated TN occupations.  An alien seeking a TN must hold a bachelors degree, licenciatura, or required federal or state license in a field corresponding to the occupation.

Accountant, Architect, Computer Systems Analyst, Disaster relief insurance claims adjuster, Economist, Engineer, Forester, Graphic Designer, Hotel Manager, Industrial Designer, Interior Designer, Land Surveyor, Landscape Architect, Lawyer, Librarian, Management Consultant, Mathematician (including Statistician), Range Manager/Range Conservationist, Research Assistant, Scientific Technician/Technologist, Social Worker, Sylviculturist (including Forestry Specialist), Technical Publications Writer, Urban Planner (including Geographer), Vocational Counselor, Medical/Allied Professionals, Scientists, Teachers

Procedures for Obtaining TN Visas

Canadian nationals may apply for a TN visa directly at the port of entry.  Mexican nationals must apply for the visa with a United States consulate with jurisdiction over the alien's place of residence.

Questions Regarding TN Status - Contact The Chander Law Firm

If you any questions regarding TN status, do not hesitate to contact The Chander Law Firm.