Vocational Counselor is listed under the USMCA(NAFTA) professions list as a profession that qualifies for a TN visa. Suppose you are a Canadian or Mexican Citizen with an offer of employment from a US employer as a Vocational Counselor. In that case, you might qualify to work and live in the US under a TN Visa. We discuss the profession of a Vocational Counselor for a TN Visa under the USMCA and how to qualify here.
What is a Vocational Counselor for TN Visa purposes?
According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH), Vocational Counselors fall under the profession of School and Career Counselors and Advisors. These professions are defined as follows for immigration purposes:
Career counselors and advisors typically do the following:
- Use aptitude and achievement assessments to help students or clients evaluate their interests, skills, and abilities
- Evaluate students’ or clients’ background, education, and training, to help them develop realistic goals
- Guide students in making decisions about careers, such as choosing an occupation and the type of degree to pursue
- Help students select and apply for educational programs to obtain the necessary degrees, credentials, and skills
- Teach students or clients job-search skills, such as interviewing and networking
- Assist clients in locating and applying for jobs, by teaching them strategies that will be helpful in finding openings and writing a résumé
The specific duties of career counselors and advisors vary by student or client.
How do I qualify for a TN Visa as a Vocational Counselor?
You might qualify for TN Visa status as a Vocational Counselor 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 Vocational Counselor under the OOH;
- You have a Baccalaureate or Licenciatura Degree in a closely 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 for a TN Visa as a Vocational Counselor?
Licensure is a post-entry requirement for TN visa status and is not a requirement to obtain TN visa status as a Vocational Counselor.
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