How can a “TN” visa be obtained?
The requirements for Canadians and Mexicans wishing to enter under this classification are not the same. Citizens of Canada must provide the following at the port of entry: 1. A request for “TN” status; 2. A copy of the applicant’s college degree and employment records which establish qualification for the prospective job; 3. A letter from the alien’s prospective U.S.-based employer offering him or her a job in the United States, which is included on the professional job series (NAFTA list) listing salary requirement; 4. A fee of U.S. $50.00. Canadian citizens are not required to obtain a visa, but instead receive “TN” status with the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) at the port of entry. The “TN” status will only be granted if the period of stay is temporary. The TN is stamped onto the I-94 in a Canadian’s passport. The requirements for Mexican citizens are as follows: 1. First, the prospective employer must file a labor condition application; 2. Then, the applicant’s pros
