NAFTA Professional (TN) Visa United States

About

Nonimmigrant NAFTA Professional (TN) program enables Canadian and Mexican citizens to work in the United States as NAFTA professionals for the US or foreign businesses in arranged commercial activities. Permanent residents of Mexico and Canada are ineligible to apply directly for TN visas in order to work as NAFTA experts.

Along with the economic and trade advantages of this agreement, travelling and working on NAFTA visas also have other benefits. The U.S. created the Treaty National Professionals Visa, or TN Visa, to let citizens of Canada and Mexico temporarily reside and work in the US.

There are two types of NAFTA Professional (TN) Visas. A TN-1 is for Canadian professionals, and a TN-2 is for Mexican professionals.

Eligibility

Eligibility
It is only for the citizens of Canada and Mexico.

You are eligible for NAFTA Professional (TN) Visa if;

you Canada or Mexico's citizen.
your occupation meets the regulations.
employment in the United States demands a NAFTA professional.
you possess the necessary qualifications to practice the profession in question.

Documents

You must provide the following documents.

Proof of citizenship in Canada.
Letter from your prospective employer outlining your professional role in the United States, your length of stay, and your educational qualifications.
Evaluation of credentials (if applicable), as well as any expenses.
A NAFTA professional should be specified in the job offer.
All educational and skill requirements must be met by the applicant.
After their visa expires, the applicant must show that they want to return home.

Process

The process of obtaining a visa involves multiple steps. The way you complete these tasks and how you do them may differ depending on the U.S. Embassy or Consulate.

Visa Processing Time
The processing of your I-129H1 should take roughly six months in most cases. You can pay an extra charge for premium processing, which reduces the time it takes to process your TN petition to 15 business days.

How to Apply
To apply for a visa online, you must first:

fill out the application form and pay the required fee.
upload your photo with the application.
undertake an interview that will decide on your visa.

Duration & Fees

Duration
The NAFTA Professional (TN) Visa is valid for up to 3 years.

Fees
Your company must pay 460 USD for Form I-129, Petition for Nonimmigrant Worker, to the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), if you want to get a TN visa before travelling to the US.

Extension

Your company can file a Form I-129 extension application with USCIS if you want to prolong the validity of your TN visa. Your stay will be extended if your job continues to meet the TN standards. Extension petitions are subject to particular deadlines and processing delays.

Highlights

Work
This visa is specifically for work.

Eligibility
It is only for the citizens of Canada and Mexico.

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