How Do You Get A TN Visa To Work In The US?
The United States grants visas (permission to stay for a long time period) to non-citizens for many reasons. One such visa, called a TN visa, allows Mexican and Canadian citizens to work in the United States under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). NAFTA created distinctive economic and trade relationships among the U.S., Mexico and Canada. Here are a few tips to acquire an American TN visa successfully. Work in a field that is on NAFTA’s approved job list. The U.S. government recognizes that shortages of good workers exist in many professional fields, and it has created a list of such fields for public viewing. (See Resources.) Obtain a pre-arranged full- or part-time job with a U.S. firm that needs a NAFTA professional. You must have a job offer before applying for a TN visa. You may not be self-employed under a TN visa. Research and learn the special requirements for Canadian citizens. Canadian citizens do not always need TN visas. However, a Canadian who lives in anot
