Below is a list of the 60 NAFTA professions that qualify you for a TN visa:

• Accountant

• Forester

• Interior Designer

• Management Consultant

• Research Assistant

• Publications Writer

• Dentist

• Nutritionist

• Physiotherapist

• Registered Nurse

• Animal Breeder/Scientist

• Biologist

• Epidemiologist

• Geophysicist

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• Pharmacologist

• Poultry Scientist

• College Professor

• Land Surveyor

• Dietitian

• Lawyer

• Computer Systems Analyst

• Graphic Designer

• Landscape Architect

• Mathematician

• Scientific Technician

• Urban Planner

• Medical Laboratory

• Physician

• Recreational Therapist

• Veterinarian

• Agriculturist

• Dairy Scientist

• Geneticist

• Horticulturist

• Physicist

• Soil Scientist

• Seminary Professor

• Architect

• Chemist

• Biochemist

• Economist

• Industrial Designer

• Librarian

• Range Manager

• Social Worker Technical

• Vocational Counselor

• Engineer

• Occupational Therapist

• Psychologist

• Agriculturist

• Astronomer

• Entomologist

• Geochemist

• Meteorologist

• Plant Breeder

• Zoologist

• University Professor

• Hotel Manager

• Pharmacist

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• Geologist

TN-1 Requirements for Canadian Citizens:

Canadian citizens typically do not need a NAFTA professional (TN) visa to gain entry into the U.S. However, if the participant wishes to bring dependents (spouses and unmarried children under 21) to the United States, the participant must have a TN visa. The dependents are then eligible to receive a TD nonimmigrant visa.

TN nonimmigrant status can be applied for at a (Customs and Border Protection) CBP-designated U.S. port of entry. The participant must provide the following documentation to the CBP officer:

• Proof of Canadian citizenship.

• Letter from your prospective employer detailing items such as the professional capacity in which you will work in the United States, the purpose of your employment, your length of stay, and your educational qualifications.

• Credential’s evaluation (if applicable), together with any applicable fees.

TN-2 Requirements for Mexican Citizens:

Mexican citizens require a TN visa for entry into the United States. Once receiving approval Mexican citizens can apply for entrance at select CBP designated U.S. ports or at certain pre-clearance stations.

TN Visa Processing Time

If you apply at a port of entry, your processing time may only take a few hours. However, if you are petitioning by mail, the amount of time it will take to process your petition will depend on the caseload of your USCIS service center.

Generally, you can expect it to take about six months to process your TN. However, you can opt to pay an additional fee for premium processing, which will expedite your TN petition’s processing time to 15 business days.

While premium processing does shorten your processing time, it does not increase your chances of being approved. If the USCIS fails to process your petition in that time after you have filed the I-907 premium processing form, your premium processing fee will be refunded and your petition will be processed normally.

Dependents of TN Visa Holder

The TN visa holder’s spouse and/or children under the age of 21 may be eligible for TD nonimmigrant status. This status allows dependents to enter the U.S. with the TN visa holder and be granted the same period of stay.

There are some restrictions to the TD nonimmigrant status for dependents. Spouses and children are not permitted to work while in the United States, but they are permitted to study.

Dependents can apply for admission into the United States at a CBP-designated U.S. port of entry or at a designated pre-clearance/pre-flight inspection station.