If you are in the United States with current valid status you can apply for a change of status to a TN visa. However, if you intend to travel multiple times in and out of the United States it is advisable to consider applying from your home country. You can also make a TN visa application at a U.S. border Port of Entry.
A TN professional work visa is a temporary nonimmigrant work visa for citizens of Canada and Mexico. The TN Visa was created by the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) to simplify and expedite temporary employment in the United States for approved Canadian and Mexican professional workers.
• A TN-1 is for Canadian professionals.
• A TN-2 is for Mexican professionals.
Under the NAFTA trade agreement, over 60 job professions. NAFTA has now been replaced by the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (U.S.MCA).
The basic required TN visa documentation required includes:
A TN visa is typically issued for up to 3 years but can be renewed.
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