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What Visas Are Required for Canadian & Mexican Nafta Workers?
2/7/2024
If you are a business owner who wants to work with talented employees from Canada and Mexico, you might want to consult with an immigration lawyer about this process and the Visas available for that purpose. Read on to learn more about how North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) professional workers from Canada and Mexico can be employed by your company through the right Visa process and how the immigration law team at Lozano Law Firm can help you.
NAFTA created special economic and trade relationships for the United States (U.S.), Canada, and Mexico. These provide exceptions and specific processes from the usual Visa arrangements required to enter the U.S. as a noncitizen. Suppose the employee is coming to the U.S. as part of prearranged business activities. In that case, NAFTA workers from both Canada and Mexico can enter the U.S. for that purpose on what is known as a TN Visa which provides for temporary professionals.
TN NAFTA Professional Status Basics
The TN nonimmigrant classification permits qualified Canadian and Mexican citizens to seek temporary entry into the U.S. to engage in business activities at a professional level. This Visa status is also referred to as a TN NAFTA Professional. There are certain conditions the employee in question must meet to qualify:
They must be a citizen of either Mexico or Canada
The position in the U.S. requires someone classified as a NAFTA professional
The job in question is on the approved NAFTA list
The work is either a part-time or full-time position
The applicant has basic requirements for the job such as education or experience
When the TN Visa process is an option because a worker from Canada or Mexico already has a formal job offer, this is one of the fastest ways to get a Visa and therefore is preferred. You are encouraged to work with an experienced immigration lawyer to complete all of the necessary paperwork in a timely fashion. When an immigration official reviews a Canadian citizen’s application for a TN Visa , it is sometimes possible to get immediate approval, provided that you have submitted all the proper evidence and paperwork.
Questions About NAFTA? Contact Lozano Law Firm
At Lozano Law Firm, we work hard to help families and corporations through the immigration maze™. Our office has extensive experience assisting NAFTA applicants for Visas from Mexico and Canada to get answers to their questions and to assist them with the process of gathering and submitting information. We’re here for you if you’d like help with the NAFTA TN Visa application process or any of the questions that might come up as the application is in review.
Alfredo Lozano, a board-certified immigration attorney in good standing licensed to practice U.S. immigration law, can help you navigate the confusing paperwork with expertise, dedication, and an individual approach. Fill out our contact form or call us at ph6 to get started.
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