TN USMCA Professional Visa
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TN USMCA Professional Visa

Work Dependents Allowed

At a Glance

Processing Time

30-60 days

Application Fee

205 USD

Stay Duration

Up to 3 years

Renewable

Yes

Job Offer

Not Required

Dependents

Allowed

PR Pathway

No

This visa does not offer a direct route to permanent residency.

Remote Work

Not Required

Overview

For Canadian and Mexican professionals under USMCA (formerly NAFTA) in specific occupations. Canadian citizens don't need visa.

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Requirements

Personal

Education

Bachelor or higher

Eligible Nationalities

This visa is available to citizens of: CA, MX

Documentation

Applicant Documents

Valid passport

Canadian or Mexican

Job offer letter

From US employer

Educational credentials

Degree or license

DS-160 form (Mexicans only)

Online application

Optional

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Application Process

1

Obtain job offer

In qualifying USMCA profession

2

Prepare documentation

Education credentials, job offer

3

Apply for visa (Mexicans)

At US Embassy or border

4

Apply at port of entry (Canadians)

No visa required, apply at CBP

5

Enter US

Begin professional work

Application Forms

Form DS-160 (Mexicans)

Form ID: DS-160

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Living in United States

Cost of Living
Baseline
Avg Salary$51,000
Quality of Life
186/200
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