TN Visa: Business Activities at a Professional Level Defined
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TN Visa: Business Activities at a Professional Level Defined

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For Canadian and Mexican professionals seeking a TN visa, understanding the term “business activities at a professional level” is essential. This concept under 8 CFR § 214.6 outlines requirements like educational credentials, prearranged business activities, and temporary intent, all aimed at facilitating skilled, temporary work in the U.S. Explore the key qualifications and restrictions involved in obtaining a TN visa.

USMCA J1 Waiver for TN visa
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TN Visa Status: The J1 Visa Two-Year Home Residency

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Canadian and Mexican professionals who want to take advantage of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) opportunities encounter unique challenges in the U.S. immigration system. One key issue is the two-year home-country physical presence requirement, as outlined in the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) 212(e), which can be confusing for many navigating this process.

TN Visa Status as an Apiculturist or BeeKeeper
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How do I get TN Visa status as an Apiculturist (Beekeeper)?

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The profession of an Apiculturist is listed under the USMCA(NAFTA) professions list as a profession that qualifies for TN visa status. Suppose you are a Canadian or Mexican Citizen with an offer of employment from a US employer as an Apiculturist. In that case, you might be eligible to work and live in the US under TN Visa status. We discuss the profession of an Apiculturist for TN Visa status under the USMCA and how to qualify here.

USCMA - NAFTA
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TN Visa Interpretive Memos and Letters under the USMCA

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The US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), effective from July 1, 2020, has succeeded the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), which had been in place since 1994. The USMCA largely adopts the main provisions of NAFTA, including the professions list and their qualifications. This article compiles interpretive memos and letters issued over the years to clarify USMCA (formerly NAFTA) provisions, particularly focusing on the TN Visa category.

TN Visa Status as a Scientific Technician or Scientific Technologist ST/T

TN Visas for Scientific Technicians and Technologists

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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 for TN visa purposes and how to qualify here.

TN Visa Status as a Computer Engineer
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How to qualify for a TN Visa 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 clarified 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.

TN Visa offer letter
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Offer letter vs. support letter for TN Visa?

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An offer letter is one of the required documents when applying for a TN visa. Traditional offer letters are not written for visa application purposes and often lack many of the details needed for applying for a TN Visa. Usually, this means a new letter, which we refer to as a support letter, must be drafted for the TN visa application. This article discusses the difference between an offer letter and a support letter for a TN visa application.

Lawyer
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TN Visa Status for Canadian and Mexican Lawyers

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Lawyers are one of several professions that can qualify for TN Visa status under the USMCA (NAFTA). If you are a Canadian or Mexican Lawyer with an offer of employment in the United States, you may qualify for TN Visa status. We discuss the profession of a lawyer and how to be eligible for TN Visa status here.