Temporary Visas

The TN visa is a non-immigrant visa available exclusively to citizens of Canada and Mexico under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), which replaced NAFTA. It allows qualified professionals to work in the United States for a U.S. employer in certain pre-approved occupations, such as engineers, accountants, scientists, teachers, and more than 60 other listed professions. To qualify, the applicant must have a valid job offer, meet the specific educational or licensing requirements for the role, and demonstrate that the position is temporary in nature, even though the visa can be renewed indefinitely. Canadian citizens can apply for TN status directly at a U.S. port of entry without first obtaining a visa from a consulate, while Mexican citizens must obtain a visa at a U.S. consulate before entering the U.S. TN visa holders may bring their spouse and children (under 21) on TD visas, although family members cannot work while in the U.S. The TN visa is particularly attractive for its speed of processing, low cost, and lack of annual caps, making it a preferred route for eligible professionals seeking temporary employment in the United States.