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ByJeremy Richards
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When a TN visa is sponsored by a new or small U.S. company, CBP and USCIS closely scrutinize whether the employer is a real, active operating business. Learn what evidence matters most—and how officers verify employers through VIBE and public records.
ByJeremy Richards
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Learn what proper TN visa letterhead for CBP applications should include, why a TN support letter cannot be printed on plain paper, and the required U.S. employer contact information needed to present a credible TN application at the border.
ByJeremy Richards
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TN visas do not have a fixed salary requirement, but compensation must reflect the professional position and U.S. labor market standards.
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.”
ByJeremy Richards
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A frequently asked question concerning the TN Visa is salary or minimum wage requirements. Although the TN visa doesn’t mandate the employer to the same prevailing wage standards as an H1B visa, offering a wage inconsistent with the profession and area of employment can be a cause for concern and even denial. Adding equity compensation further complicates the issue. We break wage requirements for TN Visa status here.
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The USMCA (NAFTA) makes hiring Canadian citizens and Mexican citizens on TN Visas relatively simple when compared to the other US work visa options. Canadians and Mexicans are both able to obtain TN Visa status without the formal sponsorship associated with the processes of obtaining H-1B Visas and US Green Cards. A TN visa is not considered formal sponsorship, here are a few reasons why.