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TN USMCA Professionals

Work visa for Canadian and Mexican professionals under USMCA (formerly NAFTA).

Estimated Cost

$56

Processing Time

~7 days

Validity

36 months

Description

The TN visa allows qualified Canadian and Mexican citizens to work in the United States in prearranged business activities at a professional level under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).

Official informationLast updated: 2026-02-15

Timeline

Processing Time
1 days – 1 months

Average: 7 days

Visa Validity
3 years

No Residency Path

No Citizenship Path

Requirements

Canadian or Mexican citizenship*

Must be a citizen of Canada or Mexico (permanent residents not eligible)

USMCA profession*

The occupation must be listed in the USMCA Appendix 1603.D.1 professions list (includes engineers, scientists, accountants, lawyers, teachers, etc.)

Prearranged job*

Must have a prearranged full-time or part-time job with a U.S. employer

Qualifications*

Must meet the specific qualifications (education/experience) required for the profession

Nonimmigrant intent*

Must demonstrate intent to return to home country upon completion of temporary employment

Cost Breakdown

FeeAmountType
Canadians at border/POE$56One-time
Mexicans - DS-160 Fee$315One-time
Legal/Attorney Fees(optional)$2,750One-time
Estimated Total$56