TN (NAFTA Professionals)

Introduction:

• The TN nonimmigrant visa permits qualified citizens of Canadian and Mexican, under North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), to work in the United States to engage in business activities at a professional level.
• The employer can be either U.S. or foreign entities.

Criteria:

• Applicant is a citizen of Canada or Mexico;
• Profession is qualified under the regulations;
• Position in the United States requires a NAFTA professional;
• Applicant will work in a prearranged full-time or part-time for an employer (but not self-employment); and
• Applicant has the qualifications to practice in the profession in question.

Period of Stay:

• The initial period of stay for TN visa is up to 3 years.
• May extend status indefinitely in increments of up to 3 years each.

Family:

• Spouse and children under the age of 21 may be eligible for TD nonimmigrant status.
• Spouses and children are not permitted to work in the United States, although they may attend school.