TN VISA | Rothrock Immigration Lawyer – Naples, Fort Myers, Boca Raton
The TN visa (also called a “NAFTA visa”) allows Canadian and Mexican professionals to work temporarily in the United States. Florida immigration lawyer Carl Rothrock has successfully represented thousands of clients from over a hundred countries in visa applications, including TN applications.
TN Visa Requirements
- The applicant must be a citizen of Canada or Mexico.
- The applicant’s profession qualifies under the regulations as a designated TN occupation. Click this link to see the complete list of TN occupations.
- Most professions require a college degree; however, a few professions do not require a degree.
- The applicant must have a job offer in the United States. Additionally, the U.S. employer must pay an appropriate wage.
- The applicant must prove he or she is qualified to perform the job.
Benefits of TN Visa | Rothrock Immigration Lawyer Naples, Boca Raton
- Unlike the H1B visa, the U.S. government imposes no limits on the number of TNs issued per year.
- The visa holder is allowed to work for a maximum of three years. Further, the TN visa holder can renew the visa in three-year increments indefinitely.
- The spouse and children under 21 of the TN holder may accompany the TN holder to the United States. Although the minor child of a TN holder may attend public school in the United States, the spouse cannot work.
- Canadians can apply for the TN at the border and get immediate approval without lengthy wait times.
- Unlike many other work visas, the TN does not require Labor Certification from the U.S. Department of Labor.
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Immigration lawyer Carl Rothrock has practiced law since 1989 and has filed thousands of cases for clients in over 100 countries. He has offices in Naples, Fort Myers, Boca Raton, and Miami, Florida. To schedule a consultation, call the Rothrock Law Firm today.