How can I change my visa status to a TN in the U.S.?
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How can I change my visa status to a TN in the U.S.?

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U.S. immigration law can be complex, especially for professionals seeking to change their non-immigrant visa status to TN visa status. This overview will clarify the process and requirements for obtaining TN visa status through a Change of Status (COS) I-129 petition or by applying outside the U.S. The TN visa is a non-immigrant visa for…

USMCA: Understanding License Not Required for TN Visa Status
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USMCA: Understanding License Not Required for TN Visa Status

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For Canadian and Mexican professionals looking at career opportunities in the United States, the intricacies of the TN visa classification under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) are essential. This post covers an important aspect of this process: the role of U.S. licensure.

Top 5 TN visa Myths
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Five Myths about TN Visas for Canadians and Mexicans

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The TN visa status, a non-immigrant category established under the USMCA (NAFTA), offers Canadian and Mexican citizens a valuable opportunity to engage in professional activities within the United States. Understanding the nuances of this visa can streamline the process of navigating U.S. immigration law, ensuring that potential applicants can make informed decisions and sidestep common pitfalls. This article overcomes five TN visa status myths.

Travel on an H1B
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How to Manage Extended Travel on a TN Visa

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For TN Visa holders, the flexibility to travel is a valuable aspect of their status. However, extended stays outside the U.S. can raise questions from Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regarding employment continuity. This blog explains how to manage long-term travel without jeopardizing your TN Visa status.

Professional employment

Requirements for TN Visa Employment: A Guide for Employers

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U.S. entities considering hiring Canadian or Mexican professionals under TN visa status must adhere to specific requirements. Central to these is the offer of professional-level employment, which must align with the occupations listed under the NAFTA agreement. This article covers the fundamental employment criteria that need to be satisfied for TN visa eligibility, including the necessity for the job to require a professional-level skill set and for the candidate to possess the relevant qualifications. By understanding these essential requirements, employers can better prepare their TN visa applications, ensuring they provide adequate proof of the job’s professional nature and the candidate’s qualifications, thereby increasing the likelihood of a successful application.

The differences between TN visas for Canadians and Mexicans
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The differences between TN visas for Canadians and Mexicans

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The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) authorizes qualified Mexican and Canadian citizens to accept employment in the United States in TN visa status for designated USMCA professions. Although qualified Mexican and Canadian citizens can qualify for TN visa status, there are differences in the procedures for each country. We discuss the differences in TN Visa status for both Mexican and Canadian citizens here.

TN Visa Status as a Biologist
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How to qualify for a Visa status as a Biologist

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The profession of a Biologist 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 Biologist. In that case, you might qualify to work and live in the US under a TN Visa. We discuss the profession of a Biologist for a TN Visa under the USMCA here.