TN Visa Teachers | Rothrock Immigration Lawyer – Naples, Fort Myers, Cape Coral

TN Visa Teachers. 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. University or college level teachers may apply for TN Visas.

General Requirements for TN Visas  

• 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 TN 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.

Additional Requirements for TN Visas for Teachers

• The U.S. government allows TN visas for college or university level teachers.
• The U.S. government does not currently allow a TN visa for an elementary school teacher or high school teacher.
• The applicant must hold a Bachelor’s (Baccalaureate) degree or Licenciatura Degree; however, the rules do not require a specific major. 

Benefits of TN Visas

• Unlike the H1B visa, the U.S. government imposes no limits on the number of TNs issued per year.
• The TN 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.

Adjust Status from TN Visa to Green Card Holder

• If the TN holder is offered a permanent job, he or she may remain in the United States and adjust status from TN status to green card holder. Visit our work visa page to learn about different types of permanent work visa options.
• Employers often sponsor TN visa holders for permanent jobs because they are able to try out the employee on a temporary basis before hiring them.
• Additionally, if the TN holder marries a U.S. citizen, he or she may adjust status from TN visa to green card. Visit our green card by marriage page to learn additional information about marriages by green card.

TN Visa for Teachers | Contact an experienced Florida Immigration Attorney Today

If you are considering entering the United States on a TN visa to work as a teacher in the United States, contact Naples immigration lawyer Carl Rothrock today at (239) 206-2363. Carl holds more than 30 years of experience practicing law. Further, he has filed thousands of cases for clients from over 100 countries.  He has offices in Naples, Fort Myers, and Cape Coral.