Scholar/Employee Information:
The TN Visa for Canadian and Mexican Citizens

The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), which took effect on January 1, 1994, established a TN non-immigrant visa category for Canadian and Mexican citizens. The TN status enables Mexican or Canadian citizens to be admitted to the U.S. to engage in “business activities at a professional level” in certain fields, for one or more specific employers. If there will be more than one employer, each employer will have to apply for a separate TN visa. TN status may be granted for as long as the employment offer specifies, up to one year, and this status may be extended indefinitely in one-year increments.

The staff at the Office of International Services will assist the university department to determine whether the TN visa is appropriate for the prospective employee. Please contact Cathy Donahue for more information.