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The TN visa is designed for citizens of Mexico and Canada under the North American Free Trade
Agreement (NAFTA). A citizen of a NAFTA country may work in a professional occupation in another
NAFTA country provided that
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The profession is on the
NAFTA Professional Job Series List,
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The applicant possesses the specific criteria for that profession,
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The prospective position requires someone in that professional capacity, and
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The applicant is going to work for a United States employer.
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Spouses and children under 21 years of age of the principal applicant are entitled to
derivative benefits and receive TD-2 visa status. They are unable to accept employment
but may attend school.
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A Canadian or Mexican may be given TN status for a maximum initial period of one year.
TN professionals can receive extensions of stay in one-year increments, with no outside
limit on the total period of stay.
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The requirements for Canadians and Mexicans wishing to enter under this classification are not
the same. Checkout the
FAQ section for the details on the requirements.
Should you have questions about the TN Visa or other immigration matters
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