TN Nonimmigrant Status
The North American Free Trade
Agreement (NAFTA) established special economic and trade relationships between
the United States,
Canada, and Mexico. Among the benefits that arose from NAFTA was
the creation of nonimmigrant Trade NAFTA, or TN, nonimmigrant status. This classification was established to allow
citizens of Canada
and Mexico to
enter the United States
to engage in temporary business activities at a professional level. These professions include accountants,
attorneys, engineers, scientists, and teachers, among others.
TN nonimmigrant professional workers
may remain in the U.S.
for as many as three years at a time.
Extensions of stay may be granted in increments of up to three
years. Further, there is no limit to the
number of times a Mexican or Canadian citizen may apply and be granted TN nonimmigrant
status so long as the stay is considered temporary.
Who is Eligible for TN
Nonimmigrant Status?
What are the Requirements for
Canadian Citizens?
What are the Requirements for
Mexican Citizens?
What are the Professions
Recognized Under NAFTA?
Why Consider the Management Consultant
TN Category?
What is the Period of Stay?
How Can Status Be Extended?
How Many Times can a Mexican or
Canadian Citizen Apply for TN status?
Can the TN Applicant's Family
Accompany Him to the U.S.?
How Can an Applicant Apply for
TN Status if Already in the U.S.?