The nonimmigrant NAFTA Professional (TN) visa allows citizens of Canada and Mexico, as NAFTA professionals, to work in the United States in prearranged business activities for U.S. or foreign employers. Permanent residents of Canada and Mexico are not able to apply for TN visas to work as NAFTA professionals.

How long is TN visa valid?

one year
The TN visa is valid for one year terms. You can extend your TN visa status for additional one year terms, but must prove that you continue to maintain a foreign residence and do not intend to stay permanent in the United States.

Can I work full time on TN visa?

TN visa workers may work on a part-time basis. However, individuals should be aware that U.S. immigration officials may examine any potential basis for denial of a TN visa for part-time employment under the public charge ground of inadmissibility.

Can you go from TN visa to green card?

Can TN visa holders transition to a green card? This is one of the most common questions that TN visa holders ask, especially after they have spent some time in the U.S. The short answer is yes, it is indeed possible to obtain permanent resident status as a TN visa holder.

Can you have 2 jobs on a TN visa?

Yes, individuals may obtain TN visa status to work for more than one employer at the same time. As the initially issued TN status is employer specific, a second TN application would have to be filed for this new employer.

Do you need a TN visa to work in Canada?

The TN status is sometimes informally referred to as a TN visa or sometimes as a “TN visa for a Canadian”. However, because a Canadian does not formally need to request a TN visa at a US consulate, it is technically not a visa, but rather a status.

How long can you stay in the US with a TN visa?

However, the specific eligibility criteria is different for Mexican and Canadian citizens. The TN visa allows visa holders to stay in the U.S. for up to 3 years, with the option of renewing TN status indefinitely every 3 years. Do TN Visa Holders Pay Taxes in the U.S.?

How to get an US work visa for a Canadian?

Email us if you have a question about U.S. work visa options for Canadians. You must have a job offer from a U.S. employer who is willing to sponsor you for a work visa. There is no way to apply for a work visa on your own without a job offer, or without the support of a U.S. employer.

How long can you work in TN as an American?

Within the TN set of occupations, an American, Canadian or Mexican can work for up to three years (until October 16, 2008, one year) at a time.