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NAFTA Visas (TN)
 

The TN (Treaty National) Visa was created after the signing of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) in 1994 to facilitate the temporary movement of qualified professionals between Canada, Mexico, and the United States. The nonimmigrant NAFTA Professional (TN) visa allows citizens of Canada and Mexico to engage in pre-arranged business activities for a U.S. or foreign employer.  Only Canadian or Mexican passport holders are eligible for TN visas.  Mexican citizens should apply for the TN visa at the U.S. Embassy in Mexico City or at any U.S. Consulate in Mexico.

 Required Documentation:

 

 

  1. Valid Passport
  2. The DS-160 application form confirmation page
  3. Original Bank Receipt for Application Fee
  4. Job letter to include information about the company, position, and applicant
  5. Evidence of qualification for position stated in job letter:

    • College Degree (Cedula Profesional is the ONLY equivalent)
    • High School Degree and proof of combined work experience as required for the  specific job category
    • State/Provincial License, other license, or membership in state/provincial bar as required for the specific job category
    • Possession of theoretical knowledge as required for the specific job category
  6. Birth certificate or marriage certificate (original or certified copy) if applying as a dependent of the primary beneficiary 

Optional Documentation:

Optional documentation can vary depending on the applicant’s personal situation. The following are mere suggestions that may help the officer to assess your intentions to return to Mexico and is not an exhaustive list of what applicants should present to their interview.

 

 

  1. Passports containing all previous U.S. visas, even if expired
  2. Birth certificate (original or certified copy)
  3. Voter Registration Card (IFE) if 18 or over
  4. Proof of Finances (bank statements, Cedula Fiscal, tax documents)
  5. Proof of Education (school diploma, Cedula Profesional)
  6. Proof of Employment (pay slips, company credential, letter from Human Resources Department)
  7. Birth certificate or marriage certificate (original or certified copy) if applying as a dependent of a primary beneficiary.

 Want to apply for a U.S. visa?  Check the section of our How to Apply.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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