The profession of Pharmacologist is listed under the USMCA(NAFTA) professions list as a profession that qualifies for TN visa status. Suppose you are a Canadian or Mexican citizen with an offer of employment from a US employer as a pharmacist. In that case, you might be eligible to work and live in the US under TN Visa status. We discuss the profession of a Pharmacologist for TN Visa status under the USMCA and how to qualify here.
What is a Pharmacologist for TN Visa purposes?
According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH), pharmacists fall under the profession of medical scientists researching how to improve overall human health. They often use clinical trials and other investigative methods to reach their findings. Medical scientists typically do the following:
- Design and conduct studies to investigate human diseases and methods to prevent and treat diseases
- Prepare and analyze data from medical samples and investigate causes and treatment of toxicity, pathogens, or chronic diseases.
- Standardize drugs’ potency, doses, and methods of administering to allow for their mass manufacturing and distribution.
- Create and test medical devices
- Follow safety procedures, such as decontaminating workspaces
- Write research grant proposals and apply for funding from government agencies, private funding, and other sources
- Write articles for publication and present research findings
Clinical pharmacologists research new drug therapies for health problems, such as seizure disorders and Alzheimer’s disease.
How do I qualify for a TN Visa as a Pharmacologist?
You might qualify for a TN Visa as a pharmacologist 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 pharmacologist under the OOH;
- You have a Baccalaureate or Licenciatura Degree in a related field, and
- You can demonstrate that you have non-immigrant intent, that is, 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 Pharmacologist?
Certification or licensure is a post-entry requirement for TN visa status and is NOT a requirement to obtain TN visa status as a pharmacologist.
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