Portland TN NAFTA Professionals Attorney

The TN visa is a work authorization category available to citizens of Canada and Mexico under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), the trade agreement that succeeded NAFTA in July 2020. USMCA allows citizens of these countries to work in the other country without the need for a traditional work visa.

If you are a citizen of Canada or Mexico and you wish to work in the United States, you may be eligible for a TN visa. Our qualified Portland TN visa lawyer at Sarpa Law can help you understand if you are eligible, assist you with the application process, and help you with your employment in the United States.

We are conveniently located in Lake Oswego and Medford. Contact us online or dial (503) 755-5587 to set up a consultation.

What Is a TN Visa?

The TN visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows citizens of Canada and Mexico to work in the United States. It is a treaty-based visa created under NAFTA and continued under USMCA, and while it's sometimes still informally called a 'NAFTA visa,' the underlying agreement today is USMCA.

Am I Eligible?

To qualify for a TN or NAFTA visa, you must:

• You are a Canadian or Mexican citizen;

• Your occupation meets the USMCA professional list requirements;

• The U.S. job mandates a TN professional occupation;

• You possess a prearranged role with a U.S. employer (not self-employment, as indicated in the necessary documents below); and

• You possess the qualifications necessary to work in the specific profession.

How Do I Apply for a TN Visa?

Once you have determined that you meet the eligibility requirements, you may do the following.

If you're a Canadian citizen, you have two options:

• Apply directly at a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) port of entry upon U.S. entry.

• Have your employer submit the TN application, along with Form I-129, to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). After approval, you can seek entry at a U.S. port of entry.

If you're a Mexican citizen, you'll need to follow these steps:

• Submit the required documents to a U.S. embassy or consulate, including Form DS-160.

• Attend an interview as part of the process.

• Receive a visa number.

• Finally, seek entry at a U.S. port of entry.

For experienced guidance with this process, reach out to our seasoned TN visa attorney in Portland.

Our offices are conveniently located in Lake Oswego and Medford. Make an appointment with our Portland NAFTA visa lawyer online or by calling (503) 755-5587.