The profession of Geologist is listed under the USMCA(NAFTA) professions list as a profession that qualifies for TN visa status. If you are a Canadian or Mexican Citizen with an offer of employment from a US employer as a Geologist, you might qualify to work and live in the US under TN Visa status. We discuss the profession of a Geologist for TN Visa status under the USMCA and how to qualify here.
What is a Geologist for TN Visa purposes?
According to the US Department of Labor (DOL), Geologists fall under the profession of Geoscientists and they study the composition, structure, and other physical aspects of the Earth. May use geological, physics, and mathematics knowledge in exploration for oil, gas, minerals, or underground water; or in waste disposal, land reclamation, or other environmental problems. May study the Earth’s internal composition, atmospheres, and oceans, and it’s magnetic, electrical, and gravitational forces. Includes mineralogists, paleontologists, stratigraphers, geodesists, and seismologists.
How do I qualify for TN Visa status as a Geologist?
You might qualify for TN Visa status as a Geologist if you meet the following minimum qualifications:
- You are a Canadian or Mexican Citizen (Permanent Residents do NOT qualify);
- You have a job offer from a US employer or are servicing a contract with a US client;
- You will be performing duties consistent with a Geologist under the OOH;
- You have a Baccalaureate or Licenciatura Degree in geoscience or a related field, such as physical science or natural resources; and
- You can demonstrate that you have non-immigrant intent, in other words, the intent to return to your foreign residence at the end of your temporary employment.
Is certification or licensure required to obtain TN Visa status as a Geologist?
Geologists are licensed in 31 states. Although a license is not required to work as a geologist in many cases, geologists that offer services to the public in these states must be licensed. Certification or licensure is a post-entry requirement and is NOT a requirement to obtain TN visa status as a Geologist.
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