For Canadians, you can leave the United States before your status expires, and apply again at a U. Learn more about what Boundless offers. If you live in Canada or Mexico and commute to the U. You can only work in the U. This means that when you enter the U.
Of course, there may be circumstances where you decide to marry a U. If this happens, you may be able to stay in the U. Yes, you can study either part-time or full-time in the U. If your TN status expires before the end of your course, then you can choose to return to your home country, extend your TN visa or change your status to a F-1 , M-1 or J-1 visa.
For most people, the TN visa can be a quick, cost-effective option, however it is only available to Canadian and Mexican citizens not permanent-residents , and to be eligible, your profession must be one of those on the list of TN-qualifying specialty occupations.
The new U. PDF File. It depends on your profession. If you leave your job and your TN visa is still valid, you have a grace period of 60 days to find another employer, change your status or prepare to leave the U.
Understanding the H1-B Work Visa. A Guide to the Most Common U. Work Visas. Canadians will need to take the entire TN petition packet, including any original documents as necessary, to the Canada — U.
From there, US immigration adjudicators will review the petition and, if approved, issue an I card. The TN visa process for citizens of Mexico involves some different steps. First, Mexico residents will need to schedule an appointment with the U. Consulate in Mexico. They then attend that appointment and take the entire TN petition packet, including any original documents as necessary, to the U. Next, the U. Finally, the employee can travel to the U. Envoy is pleased to provide you this information, which was prepared in collaboration with Sara Herbek, who is the Managing Partner at Global Immigration Associates, P.
Content in this publication is not intended as legal advice, nor should it be relied on as such. If needed for more than one employer, multiple TN-1 applications need to be made.
Self-employed professionals would not be able to come under this particular visa category, and may consider the E-2 Treaty Investor category instead. While it is possible to apply under the TN-1 visa with minimal documentation, it is prudent for candidates to arm themselves with the following documents at the border with the US:.
A description of the position from the US employer, confirming that the position is temporary and it's expected duration, and including full details of why it is a professional occupation. This should also confirm that the candidate will be a direct employee, and state the salary level. Further, some information about the nature of the employer's business should be included. Proof of the candidate's qualifications, including, where appropriate, confirmation of the US equivalency of any foreign qualifications.
The original Canadian passport if applicable , and, if relevant, copies of the candidate's previous passports, visa stamps, and Is. The full list of eligibile TN-1 professions, as well as the qualifications required for each, can be found here.
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