Can you get a TN visa for trades such as welders, boiler makers, carpenters, electricians, and mechanics?
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Can you get a TN visa for trades such as welders, boiler makers, carpenters, electricians, and mechanics?

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Under the United States-Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA), Mexican and Canadian citizens with offers of employment to work in identified professional-level positions can qualify for TN Visa status. TN visa status is only available for those listed under the USMCA professions list. We discuss TN visa status for trades such as welders, boiler makers, carpenters, electricians, mechanics, etc. here.

What are the US Work Visa Options for Nurses?
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What are the US Work Visa Options for Nurses?

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As with many medical professions, there is a substantial demand for registered nurses in the United States. Many employers look to foreign-trained nurses to fill this demand. There are several potential US work visa options for foreign nurses. These include TN visa status for citizens of Mexican and Canadian, E-3 visas for citizens of Australia, and H-1B visas for other foreign nationals. We cover these visa options and US permanent residence for Nurses here. 

My TN visa employee quit or was terminated, what do I need to do?
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My TN visa employee quit or was terminated, what do I need to do?

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Employers of foreign nationals need to be aware of and meet certain requirements when an employee quits or is terminated. Some non-immigrant visa categories have more requirements than others. Employers of Canadian or Mexican professionals under TN visa status should be knowledgeable of these requirements. We discuss employer requirements when an employee under TN visa status quits or is terminated here.

TN Visa Approved after denial for immigrant intent and unauthorized activities in the USA.
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TN Visa Approved after denial for immigrant intent and unauthorized activities in the USA.

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Except in the case of K and E visas, Canadians are visa exempt. Giving Canadians easy access to travel to and from the United States. Even with visa-exempt status, Canadians need to be mindful of the limits of their status as visitors. We were able to assist a Canadian client that had been denied TN visa status due to unauthorized activities while visiting the US, to overcome the denial and obtain TN Visa status. Read more about our client’s journey to overcome the TN denial here.

Is there a physical presence requirement for a TN visa?
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Is there a physical presence requirement for a TN visa?

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TN visa status is granted to either Canadian or Mexican nationals authorizing them to perform professional-level work in designated USMCA professions for US employers or US clients. One of the requirements for receiving TN visa status is that you must be working inside the United States. We discuss the physical presence requirement for TN visa status here.

What is the difference between TN visa status for Canadians and Mexicans?
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What is the difference between TN visa status 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.

Can I work at Uber, DoorDash, GrubHub, Lyft, Instacart, or another part-time job while on my TN visa?
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Can I work at Uber, DoorDash, GrubHub, Lyft, Instacart, or another part-time job while on my TN visa?

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In some instances, those inside the United States working under TN visa status look for ways to supplement their income. Foreign nationals need to be careful when looking for a side hustle as it must be covered by their visa status. In most cases, a new visa must be obtained to cover any work done on the side. We discuss supplemental income or side hustle while on TN visa status here.

As a Mexican citizen can I travel with an expired TN visa stamp?
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As a Mexican citizen can I travel with an expired TN visa stamp?

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If you are a Mexican citizen working in the United States on a TN Visa with an expired TN visa stamp, you might be able to travel under automatic visa revalidation. Before you travel, make sure you meet the criteria to re-enter the United States. We discuss automatic visa revalidation as it applies to Mexican citizens with expired TN visa stamps here.

Does a Data Scientist qualify for a TN Visa?
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Does a Data Scientist qualify for a TN Visa?

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The profession of a Data Scientist is not one that is specifically listed under the USMCA professions list. If you have received a job offer to work in the United States as a Data Scientist, it is important to understand how the profession is classified for TN Visa purposes before you submit an application for TN visa status. We discuss the profession of a Data Scientist for TN visa purposes here.

Can I be self-employed on a TN Visa?
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Can I be self-employed on a TN Visa?

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TN Visa status is reserved for Mexican and Canadian nationals that will be working for a US employer or servicing a US client. Employment is a required component to obtain TN Visa status. Self-employment is not allowed under the TN Visa status. We discuss the employment requirement of TN Visa status and what is considered self-employment here.