TN USMCA Professional Visa (Mexican Citizens)
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 1095 days
- Processing time
- Varies by embassy
- Fee
- $435 USD
- Validity
- Initial up to 3 years, renewable indefinitely
- Entry
- Multiple entry
Eligibility
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Nationality
Must be citizen of Mexico (not just permanent resident). Must have job offer in one of 60+ professional occupations listed in USMCA Annex 16-A.
Eligible countries: Mexico
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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.
Required status: Job offer in USMCA professional occupation
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 6
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Photo
Count: 1; Specifications: 2x2 inches, color, white background.
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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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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: DS-160; Form url: https://ceac.state.gov/genniv/
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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/letter from US employer, gather proof of Mexican citizenship and professional credentials.
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Online application
Complete DS-160 online visa application.
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Fee payment
Pay TN visa fee $185 and schedule interview. $250 Visa Integrity Fee at issuance.
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Interview
Attend visa interview at US embassy/consulate in Mexico with all documents.
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Visa collection
Collect passport with TN visa if approved.