How Do I Qualify for a TN Visa Status as a Psychologist

The profession of a Psychologist 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 as a psychologist from a US employer. In that case, you might qualify to work and live in the US under TN visa status. We discuss the profession of a Psychologist for TN visa status under the USMCA and how to qualify here.

What is a Psychologist for TN Visa Purposes?

Under the Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH), a psychologist is outlined as follows:

Psychologists study cognitive, emotional, and social processes and behavior by observing, interpreting, and recording how people relate to one another and to their environments. They use their findings to help improve processes and behaviors. Psychologists typically do the following:

• Conduct scientific studies of behavior and brain function
• Observe, interview, and survey individuals
• Identify psychological, emotional, behavioral, or organizational issues and diagnose disorders
• Research and identify behavioral or emotional patterns
• Test for patterns that will help them better understand and predict behavior
• Discuss the treatment of problems with clients
• Write articles, research papers, and reports to share findings and educate others
• Supervise interns, clinicians, and counseling professionals

Psychologists seek to understand and explain thoughts, emotions, feelings, and behavior. They use techniques such as observation, assessment, and experimentation to develop theories about the beliefs and feelings that influence individuals.