Can you get a TN visa for trades such as welders, boiler makers, carpenters, electricians, and mechanics?
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Can you get a TN visa for trades such as welders, boiler makers, carpenters, electricians, and mechanics?

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Under the United States-Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA), Mexican and Canadian citizens with offers of employment to work in identified professional-level positions can qualify for TN Visa status. TN visa status is only available for those listed under the USMCA professions list. We discuss TN visa status for trades such as welders, boiler makers, carpenters, electricians, mechanics, etc. here.

TN Visa Recreational Therapist to Green Card through PERM, Approved!
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TN Visa Recreational Therapist to Green Card through PERM, Approved!

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Under the USCMA Canadian and Mexican citizens can qualify for TN visa status to work and live in the United States under certain professions. Many times, an employer decides to make the offer of employment permanent and sponsor the employee for US permanent residence (green card). We recently helped a Canadian citizen go from a TN Visa as Recreational Therapist to a green card through the perm process. We discuss the process and this approval here.

What are the US Work Visa Options for Nurses?
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What are the US Work Visa Options for Nurses?

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As with many medical professions, there is a substantial demand for registered nurses in the United States. Many employers look to foreign-trained nurses to fill this demand. There are several potential US work visa options for foreign nurses. These include TN visa status for citizens of Mexican and Canadian, E-3 visas for citizens of Australia, and H-1B visas for other foreign nationals. We cover these visa options and US permanent residence for Nurses here. 

My TN visa employee quit or was terminated, what do I need to do?
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My TN visa employee quit or was terminated, what do I need to do?

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Employers of foreign nationals need to be aware of and meet certain requirements when an employee quits or is terminated. Some non-immigrant visa categories have more requirements than others. Employers of Canadian or Mexican professionals under TN visa status should be knowledgeable of these requirements. We discuss employer requirements when an employee under TN visa status quits or is terminated here.

What are the requirements for a company or employer to support a TN Visa?
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What are the requirements for a company or employer to support a TN Visa?

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Potential employers of Canadian or Mexican professionals under TN visa status must meet certain requirements. One of the main requirements for TN visa status is an offer of employment to engage in business at a professional level for a U.S. entity.  We discuss the basic employment requirements for TN visa status here.

TN Visa IT Management Consultant to Green Card through PERM, Approved!
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TN Visa IT Management Consultant to Green Card through PERM, Approved!

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Both Canadian and Mexican citizens can qualify for TN visa status to work and live in the United States. In some cases, an employer decides to make the offer of employment permanent and sponsor the employee for US permanent residence (green card). We recently helped a Canadian citizen go from a TN Visa as an IT management consultant to a green card through the perm process. We discuss the process and this approval here.

TN Visa Approved after denial for immigrant intent and unauthorized activities in the USA.
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TN Visa Approved after denial for immigrant intent and unauthorized activities in the USA.

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Except in the case of K and E visas, Canadians are visa exempt. Giving Canadians easy access to travel to and from the United States. Even with visa-exempt status, Canadians need to be mindful of the limits of their status as visitors. We were able to assist a Canadian client that had been denied TN visa status due to unauthorized activities while visiting the US, to overcome the denial and obtain TN Visa status. Read more about our client’s journey to overcome the TN denial here.

Is there a physical presence requirement for a TN visa?
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Is there a physical presence requirement for a TN visa?

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TN visa status is granted to either Canadian or Mexican nationals authorizing them to perform professional-level work in designated USMCA professions for US employers or US clients. One of the requirements for receiving TN visa status is that you must be working inside the United States. We discuss the physical presence requirement for TN visa status here.

What is the difference between TN visa status for Canadians and Mexicans?
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What is the difference between TN visa status for Canadians and Mexicans?

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The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) authorizes qualified Mexican and Canadian citizens to accept employment in the United States in TN visa status for designated USMCA professions. Although qualified Mexican and Canadian citizens can qualify for TN visa status, there are differences in the procedures for each country. We discuss the differences in TN Visa status for both Mexican and Canadian citizens here.

I am on a TN visa. Can I participate in the H1B visa lottery?
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I am on a TN visa. Can I participate in the H1B visa lottery?

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Canadian and Mexican nationals have the advantage of both TN visa status and H1B visa status. A common dilemma is deciding between these two visa options and the impact they might have on future immigration. The common question is, “Can I participate in the H1B visa lottery while on a TN Visa?”