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ByRebecca Kroll
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Applying for a TN visa with a salary change, hourly pay, or project-based compensation? Learn how CBP reviews compensation, what documentation to bring, and how to explain pay variations at the border.
ByJeremy Richards
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TN visas do not have a formal prevailing wage requirement like H-1B petitions. There is no Labor Condition Application (LCA) and no Department of Labor wage filing step. However, the offered salary still matters because officers want to see credible, professional-level employment that matches the occupation, duties, seniority, and location. This article explains how TN wages are evaluated in practice and shows where applicants and employers can check market wage data to confirm the offer is “safe.”