NAFTA Professional Worker Status - (TN) Visas
Helping Canadians and Mexicans Obtain Legal Work Status in the U.S.
If you are a citizen of Canada or Mexico, you may be eligible for Trade National (TN) work status or a TN visa, which allow you to legally work in the U.S. without obtaining a nonimmigrant visa for temporary or permanent stay, as workers from other countries must do. The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) has established this arrangement specifically for citizens of the two countries that share our borders, allowing them legal status as a NAFTA professional.
To take advantage of this opportunity, secure our team’s legal guidance. Our Raleigh TN visa attorneys have gained a reputation for excellence in our field and are passionate about helping you achieve your immigration goals.
Call Gardner Law, PLLC today at (919) 355-5134 or contact us online to discuss your immigration needs!
Am I eligible for TN nonimmigrant status?
The following conditions must be true in order to qualify as a NAFTA professional:
- You are a citizen of Canada or Mexico
- Your profession is on NAFTA’s pre-approved list, which is extensive, but includes scientists, healthcare providers and medical professionals, teachers, lawyers, architects, engineers, and more.
- A company in the U.S. needs you and has pre-arranged a part-time or full-time position for you. (Self-employment is not eligible)
- You meet the position’s qualifications, whether related to education level or experience. In most cases, a baccalaureate degree is required, with some exceptions.
An important difference between the requirements for Canadian and Mexican citizens is that Canadian citizens do not need the TN visa, while Mexican citizens do. In other words, a Canadian citizen can be granted TN nonimmigrant status without also obtaining the TN visa. A Canadian citizen would only need the visa if he or she lives in a third country with his or her family and wants to bring them to the U.S. as well. Mexican citizens, however, are required to obtain the TN visa in order to be granted TN nonimmigrant status.
Call Our TN Visa Attorneys in Raleigh Today!
Gardner Law, PLLC is a full-service immigration firm with extensive experience with all types of visas and other immigration concerns. We can help you apply for TN nonimmigrant status and/or the TN visa and walk you through all of the necessary steps.
Contact our Raleigh visa attorneys today to put experienced and passionate representation on your side as you pursue your career goals in the U.S.
