Are you a Canadian who has a job offer in the US or is looking to work in the States? Perhaps you’re an American employer who may need to expand your search for the perfect candidate internationally. Maybe you already have the perfect person lined up! You just need to get the proper paperwork filed.
No matter your situation, you may be wondering what kind of visa you’ll need to get and how you’d go about obtaining one. Is the TN 1 Visa right for you?
What Is a TN1 Visa?
Under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), Mexico, Canada, and the US can share employees. Obviously, there are concerns about people moving across borders illegally and working in places they’re not qualified to work. Not only is this problematic for state control of citizenship and citizenship benefits, it also exposes workers to exploitative situations. As a result, it can come with hefty
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NAFTA recognizes the right person to hire may not always live in the US, so companies may need to look beyond borders to find the person they need for the job. If that person is in Mexico or Canada, they may qualify for a TN1 Visa.
The TN1 Visa is designed to allow a freer flow of highly qualified employees in a number of different areas of employment. Engineers, scientists, and others may qualify.
Who Is Eligible?
To be eligible for a TN1 Visa, the employee must be a citizen of Mexico or Canada. They must also work in one of the specified areas and be able to show their credentials in this area. If the job falls outside of NAFTA’s list or the person doesn’t have the qualifications, they won’t be able to obtain a TN1 visa.
It’s important to note the TN1 visa is not an immigration visa, meaning the person cannot stay indefinitely in the United States or obtain citizenship. That makes the TN1 a great choice for temporary assignments. A TN1 can be issued for one to three years.
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