TN Visas / NAFTA

Canadian and Mexican professionals who are looking to move temporarily to the U.S. for work have several promising visa options. Individuals in this situation may be eligible for either a TN visa or an Read more . . .

The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) created the TN Work Classification to facilitate the temporary employment approval of Canadian and Mexican citizens looking to work in the United States. This was intended to further strengthen both business and trade relations between the three countries. Upon approval of a TN, a Canadian or Mexican citizen can be admitted to the U.S. in increments of stay up to 3 years.
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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced today that it is clarifying policy guidance (PDF, 71 KB) on the specific work activities its officers should consider when determining whether an individual qualifies for TN nonimmigrant status as an economist.
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Coming to the United States can be notoriously difficult, and the current political climate does not appear to be making it easier anytime soon.  For individuals who are interested in coming to the US for business purposes there are still many options available, and knowing the differences between them is critically important to successfully applying for an employment visa. An employment-based immigration attorney can help.

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The Department of State (DOS) recently amended its regulation pertaining to The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), by removing the petition requirement for Citizens of Mexico applying for nonimmigrant TN classification as NAFTA professionals. The rule reflects changes to the documentary and procedural requirements under the Immigration and Nationality Act, in implementation of NAFTA.
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