What are the TN Visa Degree Requirements?
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What are the TN Visa Degree Requirements?

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Degree requirements for TN Visa status are set forth in the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement, formerly NAFTA. Requirements can vary based on profession and are specific to the countries in the agreement. In addition, alternative degree requirements can be used for some TN visa professions. If you were not educated in the United States, Canada, or Mexico, this can make determining your qualifications for TN Visa status complicated. We discuss the specific TN Visa degree requirements under the USMCA here.

Interpretive TN Visa Memos and Letters – USMCA (NAFTA)
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Interpretive TN Visa Memos and Letters – USMCA (NAFTA)

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The free trade agreement between the United States, Mexico, and Canada is referred to as The US-Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA). The USMCA went into effect on July 1, 2020, and replaced the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA which was implemented in 1994. In general, the USMCA adopted the main provisions of NAFTA, including the NAFTA professions list and their qualifications. The following is a compilation of interpretive memos and letters that have been issued over the years clarifying NAFTA(USCMA), its provisions, and the professions list. 

Do I qualify for TN Visa status as a Scientific Technician or Scientific Technologist?
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Do I qualify for TN Visa status as a Scientific Technician or Scientific Technologist?

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Qualified Canadian and Mexican citizens can obtain TN visa status to work in the United States as Scientific Technicians and Scientific Technologists under the USMCA (NAFTA). Scientific Technicians and Scientific Technologists are listed as one of the qualifying USMCA professions. We discuss the professions of Scientific Technicians and Scientific Technologists (ST/T) for TN visa purposes and how to qualify here.

How do I qualify for TN Visa status as a Computer Engineer?
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How do I qualify for TN Visa status as a Computer Engineer?

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One of the qualifying professions listed under the USMCA (NAFTA) is Engineer. When the profession list was initially drafted it did not include computer-related engineering professions. In July 2000, the Cronin Memo was issued clarifying that computer-related engineering professionals can qualify for TN visa status as Engineers. We discuss TN Visa status for computer engineering professionals under the USMCA and how to qualify here.

How do I qualify for TN Visa status as Hotel or Restaurant Manager?
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How do I qualify for TN Visa status as Hotel or Restaurant Manager?

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Qualified Canadian and Mexican citizens can obtain TN visa status to work in the United States as Hotel or Restaurant Managers under the USMCA (NAFTA). Although Hotel or Restaurant manager is listed as one of the qualifying USMCA professions, the qualifications can be confusing. We discuss the profession of Hotel or Restaurant Manager for TN visa purposes and how to qualify here.