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TN Trade NAFTA

TN working visas are for individuals in the US to perform professional services for a sponsoring employer in a specific position for a fixed period of time.

  • Citizens of Canada and Mexico
  • Canadians require I-94 card as employment authorization
  • Mexicans require INS Form I-797A
  • May be employed and compensated only by the sponsoring employer through whom the status was obtained

Employment Restrictions:

  • May be employed and compensated only by sponsoring employer through whom the status was obtained
  • Must meet established professional qualifications
  • Dependents (TD) may not be employed

Sponsor/Employer Requirements

  • Job offer letter

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