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Canadians can become U.S. citizens by first obtaining a green card through work, family sponsorship, or marriage. This guide covers visa options like TN, H-1B, and L-1, plus how to adjust status after marrying a U.S. citizen. Learn the steps to permanent residency and naturalization.
Learn when to start the PERM process for TN visa holders aiming for a green card. This blog covers timing, steps, and tips to ensure a smooth transition to permanent residency without disrupting work authorization.
How to Go from a TN Visa to a Green Card Through Marriage Suppose you’re a Mexican citizen working in the U.S. on a TN visa and recently married a U.S. citizen. In that case, you may wonder how to transition from TN status to permanent residency (green card). The good news is that this…
Mexican professionals on a TN visa can transition to a U.S. Green Card through employer sponsorship, family petitions, or self-sponsorship. Learn the key steps for each option, including PERM Labor Certification, I-140 petition, and the EB-1A or EB-2 National Interest Waiver routes.
U.S. immigration can be challenging, especially when your TN visa expires but you have a pending application for permanent residency or a green card. If you’re a Canadian or Mexican national in the U.S. under a TN (Trade NAFTA) visa and face this scenario, it’s essential to understand your options to maintain your legal status. We will discuss what options you might have here.
The TN Visa, designed for Canadian and Mexican professionals under the USMCA (formerly NAFTA), is predicated on the applicant’s temporary nonimmigrant intent, as outlined by 9 FAM 402.17 and INA 214(b). This means the applicant must demonstrate that their stay in the U.S. is temporary and that they do not intend to establish permanent residence at the time of their application.
Although the TN Visa is a nonimmigrant visa, a TN Visa holder can marry a US Citizen and obtain a green card through marriage while in the US on a TN Visa. However, timing and intent issues must be carefully considered before filing your case with USCIS.