TN Visas - Canadian & Mexican Professionals

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The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) provided another avenue for Canadian and Mexican citizens to enter the United States to obtain employment in a professional assignment.

Requirements

• citizen or national of Canada or Mexico

• professional assignment in the U.S. as defined in the NAFTA treaty
  

• hold the proper educational degree or license to be considered professional as listed in NAFTA

• have the requisite professional experience, if applicable

• qualify as a business person as defined in NAFTA

• seek temporary entry and demonstrate non-immigrant intent (not intending to stay permanently)
  

Canadian citizens
Canadian citizens can obtain a TN visa for up to 3 initial years with unlimited extensions thereafter. 

Mexican citizens
Mexican citizens can obtain a TN visa for up to 1 initial year with unlimited extensions thereafter. 

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If you or someone you know is interesting in setting up a consultation to determine eligibility for a TN visa, TN visa extension, change of status, adjustment of status or any other TN issues, please call us.