TN employees
The TN visa permits the activities normally associated with the title or appointment as stated in the appointment letter.
Only professions listed in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) qualify. Examples of such professions include faculty, research associates and certain allied health professions. TN status is available only to Canadian or Mexican citizens — not immigrants of these countries. Special requirements apply for the issuance of a TN visa for Mexican citizens.
Reimbursements, honoraria or per diem payments for guest lectures, etc. may be allowed on this visa if stated in the original appointment letter used to obtain the visa.
Dependents of TNs may be admitted in TD status. However, they are not permitted to work.
For more information, please visit the Department of State website.
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The TN processing fee of $250 is due at the time of petition submission. This fee may be transferred via journal voucher to index number 1-10209 (account 60099) or paid online (please attach confirmation sheet).
