In order to qualify for a TN visa, your profession will have to be listed on the lists of professionals covered by North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).
TN visa usually requires you to have a job offer from a U.S. employer in one of the listed professions under NAFTA. Most professions require a high level of education. Here are some of the examples of professions covered by NAFTA:
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Accountant |
Baccalaureate or Licenciatura Degree; or C.P.A., C.A., C.G.A. or C.M.A. |
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Architect |
Baccalaureate or Licenciatura Degree; or state/provincial license2 |
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Computer Systems Analyst |
Baccalaureate or Licenciatura Degree; or Post-Secondary Diploma3 or Post-Secondary Certificate4, and three years experience |
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Economist |
Baccalaureate or Licenciatura Degree |
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Engineer |
Baccalaureate or Licenciatura Degree; or state/provincial license |
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Medical/Allied Professional |
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Dentist |
D.D.S., D.M.D., Doctor en Odontologia or Doctor en Cirugia Dental; or state/provincial license |
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Dietitian |
Baccalaureate or Licenciatura Degree; or state/provincial license |
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Teacher |
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College |
Baccalaureate or Licenciatura Degree |
Seminary |
Baccalaureate or Licenciatura Degree |
University |
Baccalaureate or Licenciatura Degree |
The list of professional is not limited to the above, but this gives you an idea of the education and skill requirements.
If your profession is not listed in the professions covered by NAFTA, then you may not qualify for a TN visa, but you may have other options that are better suited for your situation.
You can contact us and our team of professionals will be happy to help you assess your options, and direct you in the right direction.