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allow workers to regain benefits. For example, after a minimum of 1.5 years of work in the U.S., workers become eligible for a pro-rata Social
Security benefit under what is known in the U.S. as a totalization agreement. After more than 10 years of work in the U.S., the regular Social Security benefit calculation minus the Windfall Elimination Provision will be applied. Therefore, the worker may receive 3 cheques, one each from the Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security, and U.S. Social Security.
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subsection referred to as 'NAFTA') to engage in business activities at a professional level as provided for in such Annex, may be admitted for such purpose under regulations of the
Attorney General promulgated after consultation with the Secretaries of State and Labor, for purposes of this Act, including the issuance of entry documents and the application of subsection (b), such alien shall be treated as if seeking classification, or classifiable, as a nonimmigrant under section 101(a}(15).
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and a grace period of up to 60 consecutive days during each authorized validity period for certain high-skilled nonimmigrant workers when their employment ends before the end of their authorized validity period, so they may more readily pursue new employment and an extension of their nonimmigrant status. The individual is legally allowed to remain in the USA to look for another job for 60 days.
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396:), and the border official has the discretion to refuse further renewals if she feels the ability for indefinite renewal is being abused. How this happens in practice depends largely on the mood of the individual border official. Some Canadians have successfully renewed TN status for a decade or more; others have found that after 3–4 years a border official may deny renewal.
2273:"Post-Secondary Certificate" means a certificate issued, on completion of two or more years of postsecondary education at an academic institution, by the federal government of Mexico or a state government in Mexico, an academic institution recognized by the federal government or a state government, or an academic institution created by federal or state law.
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Canadian citizens; a new TN visa for
Mexican citizens at a U.S. consular post and admission at the border) or via Extension of Stay as part of the new prospective employer's Form I-129 petition on behalf of the prospective employee. If employment with a single employer is desired for more than three years, it may, theoretically, be renewed indefinitely.
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Mexico). Once the TN visa foil is affixed to the
Mexican citizen's passport, he or she may seek admission into the U.S. in TN status in a similar manner to a Canadian citizen. In fiscal years 2007 through 2009, between 4,000 and 5,000 TN visas (including TN-2 visas for Mexicans) were issued by U.S. consulates each year.
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Renewal is accomplished either by an
Extension of Stay mail-in renewal within the United States, requested as part of the employer's Form I-129 petition on behalf of the prospective employee, or by replicating the first-time route (TN status directly at the border for Canadian citizens; a new TN visa
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In general, there can be income tax liabilities in accordance to where the employee works regardless of where legal or physical residence is maintained during employment. This is much like U.S. citizens who live in one state but work in another who are then subject to state income and other taxes in
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Renewal/extension of TN status can be done either by mail (which requires filing of Form I-129, "Petition for a
Nonimmigrant Worker", by the employer, along with proof of the TN holder's citizenship and education, and an extension letter similar to the original offer letter) or by duplication of the
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The spouse and dependent children under the age of 21 of a TN professional may apply for TD status (TD-1 for the family members of a
Canadian citizen worker, or TD-2 for those of a Mexican worker). TD status can't be granted for longer than the period of time granted to the principal TN professional
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A Canadian citizen or
Mexican national with a job offer from a U.S. employer in certain defined professions and who meets the minimal education requirements for the relevant profession can work in the United States, for up to three years. The classification theoretically may be renewed indefinitely,
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Possession of (a) theoretical knowledge of any of the following disciplines: agricultural sciences, astronomy, biology, chemistry, engineering, forestry, geology, geophysics, meteorology or physics; and (b) the ability to solve practical problems in any of those disciplines, or the ability to apply
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Employers do not need to maintain extensive documents and records on TN workers, unlike with H-1B employees. In the case of an investigation or audit by the
Immigration Service or Labor Department, the employer must show that the worker is in valid status. An employer must complete the Form I-9 for
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Canadians have two alternative procedures to apply for TN status. One is by going directly to a U.S. port of entry or
Canadian airport with U.S. preclearance facility, and the other is by the filing of a Form I-129 petition by the employer to the designated processing office prior to their intended
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A grant of TN status is typically valid for three years, but only for the specific employer for which it was originally requested. A desired change of employers will require a new authorized period of admission in TN status, whether through the first-time route (TN status directly at the border for
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TN holders (and any dependents) are not required to leave the U.S. as soon as the TN status expires or the job is terminated; there is a formal grace period of 10 days at end of authorization to "depart the United States or take other actions to extend, change, or otherwise maintain lawful status"
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A non-Canadian citizen domestic partner can apply for a B-2 or B-1/B-2 visa from a U.S. consular post, and if issued, seek admission in B-2 classification for up to one year. The inspecting CBP officer might allow a one year admission, or might instead offer the usual six month admission. While in
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TD status does not allow them to work, although they are permitted to attend school. In most states, non-resident tuition rates will apply for post-secondary institutions. If the spouse or child requesting TD status is not a Canadian citizen, he or she will usually still qualify for TD status, but
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Baccalaureate or Licenciatura Degree, and successful completion of training in the appropriate areas of insurance adjustment pertaining to disaster relief claims; or three years' experience in claims adjustment and successful completion of training in the appropriate areas of insurance adjustment
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The section states that "Pursuant to the NAFTA, an applicant seeking admission under this section shall demonstrate business activity at a professional level in one of the professions set forth in Appendix 1603.D.1 to Annex 1603" and then sets forth the professions agreed upon by the NAFTA member
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If their legal residence is still in their home country, workers may also be required to file a return in their home country. Based on income tax treaties, credit is normally available in the home country for income and other payroll taxes paid in the foreign country. Bilateral treaties exist to
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For Canadians, TN status does not involve a visa. Canadian professionals are admitted into the United States in TN-1 status at the border. Canadian citizens are not required to obtain a visa, but instead receive TN status with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) at their port of entry (most
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Unless already physically present in the United States and maintaining lawful status in a different classification (and thus potentially eligible for a "Change of Status" procedure to TN classification), a Mexican citizen must first obtain a U.S. TN-2 visa at an American consulate (typically in
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Alternatively, a prospective TN employer can petition USCIS for a foreign national to be either: (a) accorded TN status immediately upon petition approval, by change of status or (b) to be effectively pre-approved as TN-eligible for that specific position, with TN status for the new job to take
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officer when seeking a new period of authorized admission into the United States in TN status. For both Mexican nationals and Canadian citizens already present in the United States and maintaining lawful immigration status in a classification other than TN, TN classification can also be granted
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The U.S. immigration officer will then adjudicate the application on the spot and grant or deny TN status. If the decision is to grant TN status, the Canadian enters the U.S. and begins TN employment. If the decision is to deny, the immigration officer will often detail the shortcomings in the
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An alien who is a citizen of Canada or Mexico, and the spouse and children of any such alien if accompanying or following to join such alien, who seeks to enter the United States under and pursuant to the provisions of Section D of Annex 1603 of the North American Free Trade Agreement (in this
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For option (b) above, if USCIS approves Form I-129, the prospective worker may then come seek admission from a CBP officer to the United States as a TN nonimmigrant by providing the following documentation at a U.S. port of entry or at a designated pre-clearance/pre-flight inspection station:
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In addition, when applying for admission, the applicant should have in their possession a copy of the Form I-129, and all supporting documentation that was submitted to USCIS, in order to respond to any questions about eligibility. The applicant should also be prepared to pay any applicable
2255:"State/provincial license" and "state/provincial/federal license" mean any document issued by a state, provincial or federal government, as the case may be, or under its authority, but not by a local government, that permits a person to engage in a regulated activity or profession.
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Baccalaureate or Licenciatura Degree; or equivalent professional experience as established by statement or professional credential attesting to five years' experience as a management consultant, or five years' experience in a field of specialty related to the consulting agreement
181:. In contrast, Canadian citizens, who are generally exempt from the usual requirement of U.S. federal regulations to obtain a U.S. visa in advance of requesting admission to the U.S. (with limited exceptions), generally simply present their relevant paperwork directly to a
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The governments of Canada, Mexico, and the United States negotiated a regional free trade agreement, which came to be known as NAFTA, during the 1980s. The leaders of the three nations signed the agreement in their respective capitals on December 17, 1992.
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Canadian TN status workers are responsible for U.S. Medicare, state, federal, and Social Security taxes in the U.S. A Canadian citizen may also be liable for income taxes in Canada, e.g. if considered a factual resident of Canada by maintaining ties.
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that mandated simplified entry and employment permission for certain professionals from each of the three NAFTA member states in the other member states. The provisions of NAFTA relevant to TN status were then carried over almost verbatim to the
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effect upon the individual next being admitted into the United States at a U.S. port of entry. The procedure for doing this is by submitting Form I-129 petition with a US$ 460 fee to the appropriate (California or Vermont) USCIS service center.
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The U.S. consulates reported 3,000 to 4,000 TD visas issued in each U.S. fiscal year from 2007 to 2009; this included visas issued both to family members of Mexican TN-2 visa holders and to non-Canadian family members of Canadian TN-1 entrants.
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NAFTA included an Appendix 1603.D.1 that required each of the member-states to institute laws and regulations for the free temporary movement of certain professionals among the three member-states with special simplified immigration procedures.
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A business person in this category must be seeking temporary entry to perform in a laboratory chemical, biological, hematological, immunologic, microscopic or bacteriological tests and analyses for diagnosis, treatment or prevention of
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The intention to seek permanent residence may be evidenced by the individual's filing of a Form I-485, or, in certain cases, by the filing of a Form I-140 petition by a U.S. employer or a Form I-130 petition by a spouse who is a
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A business person in this category must be seeking temporary entry to work in direct support of professionals in agricultural sciences, astronomy, biology, chemistry, engineering, forestry, geology, geophysics, meteorology or
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although real-world complications may limit the number of times, or overall length of time, a foreign national might successfully be granted an authorized period of admission into the United States in the classification.
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Baccalaureate or Licenciatura Degree in hotel/restaurant management; or Post-Secondary Diploma or Post-Secondary Certificate in hotel/restaurant management, and three years' experience in hotel/restaurant management
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Canadian citizenship for TN status purposes may be by descent or grant (naturalization). Those with educational qualifications from sources outside Canada or the U.S. must prove equivalency to the U.S. requirements.
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Canada's corresponding NAFTA work permit for U.S. citizens and Mexican nationals is sometimes unofficially also referred to as a TN status or TN visa, although this name is technically only a creation of U.S. law.
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B-2 classification, that domestic partner will not be able to work for a U.S. company in the U.S. or study in the U.S. Study instead could be undertaken by changing classification to one allowing study.
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Applying for this status is a fairly streamlined procedure. The Canadian, arriving at the U.S. port of entry no more than the 10 days before the job start allowed by federal regulations, must:
385:, and with foreign residence abandoned, then they may elect to deny further renewals. The set of occupations permitted to petition for TN status is also quite a bit more limited than for the
328:(CUSFTA) were able to obtain TC status for legal work in the United States and Canada, creating a limited amount of freedom of labor movement. In 1994, TN status became effective through the
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For option (a) above, USCIS would send a notice approving the petition, along with a Form I-94 reflecting the change of status (or extension of stay, if the worker is already in TN status).
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The following professions qualify for the TN visa. They are covered by Annex 16-A Appendix 2 of the USMCA (previously appendix 1603.D.1 of the North American Free Trade Agreement), and in
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original process (for Mexican citizens, a trip to a U.S. consulate; for Canadians leaving and re-entering U.S., document requirements are similar to those for obtaining the original TN).
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inspection fees at the time that he or she seeks admission. If a CBP officer finds the applicant to be eligible for admission, the person will be admitted as a TN non-immigrant.
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While TN status theoretically may be renewed indefinitely in three-year increments, it is not a permanent visa and if U.S. immigration officials suspect it is being used as a
2973:"Conforming Amendments Related to Temporary Entry of Business Persons Under the Agreement Between the United States of America, the United Mexican States, and Canada (USMCA)"
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application; if these are relatively straightforward to correct, the Canadian will often correct the problem soon thereafter and then return to the border to reapply.
577:. However, TN status may be significantly easier for some Canadians or Mexicans to obtain, as it is not subject to the annual cap that applies to H-1B visa issuance.
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any travel outside the United States that may be needed, particularly after the Form I-485 is filed, but potentially even after Form I-140/Form I-130 is filed, and
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Bring the original documentation and provide a copy of the applicant's college degree and employment records which establish qualification for the prospective job;
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by the employer asserting the bases on which the offer (and the individual's credentials, to the extent relevant) make that person eligible for TN status;
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commonly it is done upon entry to the United States from Canada, but entry in TN status is permitted at any port of entry, such as an airport with
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2469:"24 CFR Sec. 214.6, Citizens of Canada or Mexico seeking temporary entry under NAFTA to engage in business activities at a professional level"
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through a "Change of Status" process initiated by a U.S. employer's petition for TN status on behalf of that prospective or current employee.
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on December 30, 1993, in a regulation entitled "Temporary Entry of Business Persons Under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)".
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Prior to that, starting in 1989 and continuing through 1993, qualifying individuals practicing one of the professions identified in the
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3207:"Table XVI(B) Nonimmigrant Visas Issued by Classification (Including Crewlist Visas and Border Crossing Cards), Fiscal Years 2005–2009"
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Pay a fee of US$ 50 (plus an additional $ 6 at a land or sea crossing; this is included in airline tickets when arriving by air).
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In 2020, this wording was updated by the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement Implementation Act to reflect the new agreement.
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The United States has a temporary foreign worker program specifically for Canada and Mexico called the Trade NAFTA (TN) program
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Baccalaureate or Licenciatura Degree; or Post-Secondary Diploma or Post-Secondary Certificate, and three years' experience
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Baccalaureate or Licenciatura Degree; or Post-Secondary Diploma or Post-Secondary Certificate, and three years' experience
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Baccalaureate or Licenciatura Degree; or Post-Secondary Diploma or Post-Secondary Certificate, and three years' experience
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Baccalaureate or Licenciatura Degree; or Post-Secondary Diploma or Post-Secondary Certificate, and three years' experience
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Baccalaureate or Licenciatura Degree; or Post-Secondary Diploma or Post-Secondary certificate, and three years' experience
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The company seeking to pursue TN status with the prospective employee meets qualifications cited under the USMCA treaty;
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claims adjuster employed by an insurance company located in the territory of a Party, or an independent claims adjuster
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for a TN status holder offered a transition to U.S. permanent residence by an employer or U.S. citizen or LPR spouse.
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The job must be included in Appendix 1603.D.1 of NAFTA, which provides a list of provisions covered by the Agreement
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The visa category "Professionals Under the North American Free Trade Agreement" (NAFTA), also known as a TN (Treaty
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Renewal is possible, in theory, indefinitely, but the TN status is not a substitute for permanent residency (a
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For Mexican nationals, being granted admission in TN classification generally requires first being issued a
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Present a proof of a job offer from a U.S.-based employer, in the form of an employment letter detailing a
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3437:"USCIS Publishes Final Rule For Certain Employment-Based Immigrant and Nonimmigrant Visa Programs | USCIS"
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LL.B., J.D., LL.L., B.C.L. or Licenciatura Degree (five years); or membership in a state/provincial bar
584:. Therefore, Canadians or Mexicans on TN status must be careful if they desire to ultimately pursue the
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trip into the United States ; Canadians already in the U.S. could do the same, without having to leave.
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Prior to October 16, 2008, the initial period of stay for a TN status holder was up to one year only.
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The prospective employee has been issued a formal, written full-time or part-time offer of employment.
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3350:"9 FAM 402.2 (U) TOURISTS AND BUSINESS VISITORS AND MEXICAN BORDER CROSSING CARDS – B VISAS AND BCCS"
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If the job offer documentation does not contain sufficient detail, present a letter addressed to the
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2315:"eCFR : : 8 CFR 214.1 -- Requirements for admission, extension, and maintenance of status"
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Prior to 2004, Mexicans were subject to an annual quota and to procedures similar to an H-1B visa.
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A TN visa holder may be able to bring their unmarried domestic partner to live with them.
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2655:"How is Canada Faring in the Competition for Internationally Mobile High-Skilled Workers?"
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Navigating NAFTA: a concise user's guide to the North American Free Trade Agreement
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Mexican Migration to the United States: Perspectives From Both Sides of the Border
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An important differences is that TN status does not include the doctrine of
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for Mexican citizens at a U.S. consular post and admission at the border).
205:(LPR) status in the United States, while TN status does not. This leads to
3325:"Direct Filing Addresses for Form I-129, Petition for Nonimmigrant Worker"
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Baccalaureate or Licenciatura Degree; or C.P.A., C.A., C.G.A. or C.M.A.
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may need to avoid travel outside the United States until they obtain an
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2545:"9 FAM 201.1 (U) NONIMMIGRANT TRAVEL WITHOUT A VISA AND/OR PASSPORT"
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principles of any of those disciplines to basic or applied research
3158:"Canadian specialized nurses will be allowed to work on U.S. visas"
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the likely timeline for the employment/marriage green card process,
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2906:"Report: UNITED STATES-MEXICO-CANADA AGREEMENT IMPLEMENTATION ACT"
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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, TN NAFTA Professionals
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The measure inserted a new sub-paragraph into section 214 of the
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TN classification bears a similarity, in some ways, to the U.S.
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The regulations described in the NAFTA Implementation Act were
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2495:"Maintaining TN Non-Immigrant Class | Visa Services | Duke"
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of Mexico. It was created as a result of provisions of the
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employees in TN visa status, as with all other employees.
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The prospective employee is a citizen of Canada or Mexico;
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the amount of time remaining in the current TN admission.
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must first request a formal TD visa at a U.S. consulate.
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including Oceanographer in Mexico and the United States
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The profession is one cited under the USMCA agreement;
2797:"9 FAM 402.17 NAFTA PROFESSIONALS – TN AND TD VISAS"
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3304:United States Citizenship and Immigration Services
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2408:Romo, Harriett D.; Mogollon-Lopez, Olivia (2016).
2385:United States Citizenship and Immigration Services
1849:State/provincial license; or Licenciatura Degree
1772:State/provincial license; or Licenciatura Degree
149:, which offers expedited work authorization to a
2702:. New York: Oceana Publications. 1994. pp.
276:
3474:Rhoads, Mark B.; Konrad, Helen L (June 2007).
2448:James A. Baker III Institute for Public Policy
569:Comparison to H-1B visa / "dual intent" issues
3671:
3020:"North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)"
2008:College, Seminary or University teaching only
8:
3000:. Center for Comparative Immigration Studies
2444:"The USMCA: Carryover Provisions from NAFTA"
340:A person may be eligible for TN status, if:
3646:U.S. I-94 Admission Online Number Retrieval
3505:The Embassy of the United States of America
3476:"Immigration Law: Faculty and Staff Issues"
3300:"I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker"
647:
3678:
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3656:
3131:"Check prospects' eligibility for TN visa"
2632:International Student and Scholar Services
503:Approval notice from USCIS for Form I-129.
457:employment for not more than three years;
3557:"NAFTA Chapter Sixteen Appendix 1603.D.1"
3201:
3199:
3049:U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
1509:Medical Laboratory Technologist (Canada)/
965:Disaster Relief Insurance Claims Adjuster
573:TN status has some similarities with the
326:Canada–United States Free Trade Agreement
122:Learn how and when to remove this message
2857:. University of Virginia. Archived from
2851:"Clinton Signs NAFTA – December 8, 1993"
3129:Prencipe, Loretta W. (March 19, 2001).
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512:Domestic partner/cohabitating partners
274:, title 8, section 1184, that states:
3248:"TN Visas: Professionals under NAFTA"
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2223:United States Permanent Resident Card
2199:Baccalaureate or Licenciatura Degree
2126:Baccalaureate or Licenciatura Degree
2078:Baccalaureate or Licenciatura Degree
2017:Baccalaureate or Licenciatura Degree
1973:Baccalaureate or Licenciatura Degree
1943:Baccalaureate or Licenciatura Degree
1926:Baccalaureate or Licenciatura Degree
1879:Baccalaureate or Licenciatura Degree
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1755:Baccalaureate or Licenciatura Degree
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1643:Baccalaureate or Licenciatura Degree
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1498:Baccalaureate or Licenciatura Degree
1382:Baccalaureate or Licenciatura Degree
1240:Baccalaureate or Licenciatura Degree
1192:Baccalaureate or Licenciatura Degree
1162:Baccalaureate or Licenciatura Degree
1145:Baccalaureate or Licenciatura Degree
1128:Baccalaureate or Licenciatura Degree
1066:Baccalaureate or Licenciatura Degree
1049:Baccalaureate or Licenciatura Degree
1015:Baccalaureate or Licenciatura Degree
984:pertaining to disaster relief claims
919:Baccalaureate or Licenciatura Degree
871:Baccalaureate or Licenciatura Degree
840:Baccalaureate or Licenciatura Degree
823:Baccalaureate or Licenciatura Degree
792:Baccalaureate or Licenciatura Degree
758:Baccalaureate or Licenciatura Degree
741:Baccalaureate or Licenciatura Degree
724:Baccalaureate or Licenciatura Degree
707:Baccalaureate or Licenciatura Degree
524:Mexican citizens in the United States
244:After approval of the measure by the
207:a variety of practical considerations
164:United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement
7:
3190:Immigrations and Customs Enforcement
3084:(201): 61332–61336. October 16, 2008
2653:Gera, Surendra; Songsakul, Thitima.
60:adding citations to reliable sources
4472:North American Free Trade Agreement
3651:TN VISAS: Professionals under NAFTA
3535:North American Free Trade Agreement
1811:Range Manager/Range Conservationist
330:North American Free Trade Agreement
224:North American Free Trade Agreement
159:North American Free Trade Agreement
3464:Totalization Agreement with Canada
2818:Tooltip Public Law (United States)
2442:Gantz, David A. (March 18, 2020).
1904:Scientific Technician/Technologist
500:Proof of Canadian citizenship; and
332:(NAFTA), which superseded CUSFTA.
218:NAFTA negotiation and ratification
183:U.S. Customs and Border Protection
25:
3531:"Appendix 1603.D.1 Professionals"
1694:including Oceanographer in Canada
611:. A TN visa holder who will seek
424:United States border preclearance
287:United States federal regulations
4457:Visa policy of the United States
3687:United States nonimmigrant visas
3274:"TN NAFTA Professionals | USCIS"
3104:"TN NAFTA Professionals | USCIS"
2602:"TN NAFTA Professionals | USCIS"
2342:"TN NAFTA Professionals | USCIS"
298:It amended section 214.6 of the
36:
3183:"Nonimmigrants: Who Can Study?"
2473:Department of Homeland Security
561:the state in which they work.
264:Immigration and Nationality Act
47:needs additional citations for
4467:Mexico–United States relations
4462:Canada–United States relations
3501:"Professions Covered by NAFTA"
3156:Helms, Matt (March 19, 2017).
2992:Iqbal, Mahmood (August 2000).
2793:United States State Department
2634:. University of Missouri. 2023
1:
2029:Technical Publications Writer
1964:including Forestry Specialist
166:that replaced NAFTA in 2020.
4452:United States visas by type
2520:"Canadians Requiring Visas"
2320:Code of Federal Regulations
1486:including Statistician and
442:Directly to a port of entry
300:Code of Federal Regulations
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3252:US Embassy Canada – Ottawa
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3045:"TN NAFTA Professionals"
2727:Appleton, Barry (1994).
2381:"TN NAFTA Professionals"
883:Computer Systems Analyst
3404:"Rules and Regulations"
3071:"Rules and Regulations"
2911:. 2020. pp. 57–58.
2765:Congressional Quarterly
549:Income tax requirements
484:Applying with the USCIS
4254:Witnesses / informants
1827:Recreational Therapist
1590:Occupational Therapist
358:Initial period of stay
281:
4157:Extraordinary ability
4040:Intracompany transfer
3586:. pp. 1322–1327.
3214:U.S. State Department
2499:visaservices.duke.edu
1459:Management Consultant
623:Employer requirements
222:Further information:
4009:Family of US Citizen
3417:(47). March 10, 2004
3160:. Detroit Free Press
3024:Government of Canada
2737:. pp. 117–119.
2121:Vocational Counselor
2069:including Geographer
698:including Agronomist
613:adjustment of status
56:improve this article
4409:Visa Waiver Program
4383:permanent residents
4061:Vocational Students
3511:on October 25, 2015
3443:. November 18, 2016
3280:. February 24, 2021
3110:. February 24, 2021
2861:on October 10, 2010
2608:. February 24, 2021
2348:. February 24, 2021
1377:Landscape Architect
1284:Industrial Designer
195:H-1B classification
4184:Athletes, artists,
4087:SK visa dependents
3972:Media / journalist
3223:on January 9, 2010
2763:. Vol. XLIX.
1861:Research Assistant
1716:Physical Therapist
450:Request TN status;
272:United States Code
179:U.S. consular post
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3988:Cultural Exchange
3581:"USMCA agreement"
3384:. August 17, 2011
2795:(June 14, 2018).
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