The TN visa category allows citizens of Canada and Mexico to hold professional employment in the U.S. in certain industries of work. Self-employment is not permitted.

The TN visa may be initially obtained for up to three years and may be renewed indefinitely (provided that the foreign national maintains sufficient ties to his or her home country).

Canadian citizens applying for TN status may present their applications for admission to Customs and Border Protection (CBP) inspectors at the ports of entry into the U.S. or U.S./Canada land-border posts.  Mexican citizens must file an application for a TN visa at a U.S. consular post.

Foreign nationals wishing to apply for or extend their TN status may submit a petition with USCIS.

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