TN USMCA Professional Visa (Canadian Citizens)
Visa free
- Maximum stay
- 1095 days
- Processing time
- At port of entry, typically immediate
- Fee
- $50 USD
- Validity
- Initial up to 3 years, renewable indefinitely
- Entry
- Multiple entry
Eligibility
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Nationality
Must be citizen of Canada (not just permanent resident). Must have job offer in one of 60+ professional occupations listed in USMCA Annex 16-A.
Eligible countries: Canada
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Employment
Must have prearranged full-time or part-time job with US employer. Position must be in USMCA professional occupation list. Self-employment not permitted.
Required status: Job offer in USMCA professional occupation
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 0
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Employment letter
Provide a signed employer letter confirming your role, leave dates, salary and return to work.
Must include leave approval: No; Must include position: Yes; Must include salary: Yes
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Degree attestation
Attesting authority: Relevant to professional occupation; Must be apostilled: No
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Work contract
Provide a signed job offer, contract or assignment letter showing the role, dates and employer.
Must be notarized: No; Must be translated: No
How to apply
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Document gathering
Obtain employment contract or letter from US employer confirming job in USMCA professional occupation. Gather proof of Canadian citizenship, degree/professional credentials.
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Document submission
Present documents at US port of entry (land border, airport, or pre-clearance station). No advance petition or visa application required.
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Fee payment
Pay TN application fee at port of entry, approximately $50 USD.
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Processing wait
Immigration officer reviews documents and adjudicates TN application on the spot.