TN Visa

The TN Visa is a nonimmigrant visa that allows qualified Canadian and Mexican citizens to work in the United States in specific professional occupations listed under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) formerly known as NAFTA.

Who is the Visa for?

Professionals from Canada or Mexico in fields such as engineering, accounting, teaching, or science.


Eligibility Requirements

  • You are a citizen of Canada or Mexico;

  • Your profession is included in the USCMA;

  • The position in the United States requires a USCMA Professional;

  • You will work in a prearranged full time or part time job for a U.S. employer or entity; and

  • You have the qualifications to practice in the profession in question.

Visa Duration:

3 years per entry, renewable indefinitely

Timeline:

  • Canada: Apply at the border (no visa stamp)

  • Mexico: Apply via U.S. consulate


Processing Time:

Approx. 2 months

OpenSphere Services:

  • Employer letter review

  • Application or petition filing

  • Visa appointment guidance