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Specialist Workers TN (NAFTA)
The TN visa is a work visa available to certain specialist workers from Canada and Mexico, based on the North America Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). The NAFTA treaty lists specific specialist job types which qualify for the TN visa.
The TN visa also does not have many of the burdensome requirements like the H-1B visa. While the TN visa covers many of the same types of specialty occupations, as the H-1B visa, it actually has lower educational requirements than the H-1B visa, and, therefore, is available to some people who would not qualify for the H-1B visa, namely registered nurses with 2-year degrees. TN visas are not subject to the annual quotas limiting the number of H-1B visas that may be issued, and they are not subject to the prevailing wage requirements.
Of particular interest to Canadians, Canadian workers can obtain the TN visa at any U.S. Class A port of entry, U.S. international airport, or at a preclearance/preflight station in Canada, without going to a U.S. consulate to apply.
Mexican workers, must obtain the visa by applying at a U.S. consulate prior to entry into the U.S. TN visas are not subject to the annual quotas limiting the number of H-1B visas that may be issued.
The TN visa is issued for one year at a time, and can be extended each year without limitation on the number of extensions. However, the TN visa will not be approved for anyone who indicates a desire to immigrate to the U.S. Thus, after several extensions of the TN, it may become an indication that the applicant does not wish to return to his home country, which may be sufficient grounds for denying an extension.
The information above is intended as a general description. Each individual's case requires specific advice and our firm offers an introductory consultation to review your case, the cost of which can be rebated against any retainer. We can assist you in getting settled in any U.S. state.
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