How to I get TN visa status as a Sylviculturist?

Conservation scientists and foresters manage the overall land quality of forests, parks, rangelands, and other natural resources. Conservation scientists typically do the following:

• Oversee forestry and conservation activities to ensure compliance with government regulations and habitat protection
• Negotiate terms and conditions for forest harvesting and for land-use contracts
• Establish plans for managing forest lands and resources
• Monitor forest-cleared lands to ensure that they are suitable for future use
• Work with private landowners, governments, farmers, and others to improve land for forestry purposes, while at the same time protecting the environment

Foresters typically do the following:

• Supervise activities of forest and conservation workers and technicians
• Choose and prepare sites for new trees, using controlled burning, bulldozers, or herbicides to clear land
• Monitor the regeneration of forests
• Direct and participate in forest fire suppression
• Determine ways to remove timber with minimum environmental damage

How do I qualify for TN Visa status as a Sylviculturist?

You might qualify for TN Visa status as a sylviculturist if you meet the following minimum qualifications:

1. You are a Canadian or Mexican Citizen (Permanent Residents do NOT qualify);
2. You have a job offer from a US employer or are servicing a contract with a US client;
3. You will be performing duties consistent with a silviculturist under the OOH;
4. You have a Baccalaureate or Licenciatura Degree in forestry, or a related field; and
5. 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 sylviculturist?

Several states have some type of credentialing process for foresters. In some of these states, foresters must be licensed; check with your state for more information. Conservation workers do not need a license. However, licensure is a post-entry requirement for TN visa status and is not a requirement to obtain TN visa status as a sylviculturist. 

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