The visa category "Professionals Under the North American Free Trade Agreement" is available only to citizens of Canada and Mexico, under the terms of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).

1. The profession is recognized under NAFTA.
2. The alien possesses the specific criteria for that profession.
3. The prospective position requires someone in that professional capacity.
4. The alien is going to work for a U.S. employer.

Note: The spouse and unmarried, minor children of the principal alien are entitled to the derivative status, but they are unable to accept employment in the United States. Aliens entering under this classification are considered non-immigrant and granted TD visa status.

• Request "TN" status.
• Bring the original documentation and provide a copy of the applicant's college degree and employment records which establish qualification for the prospective job.
• Provide a letter from the prospective U.S.-based employer offering him/her a job in the United States.
  • This job must be one which is included on the list of professions under NAFTA, Appendix 1603.D.1.
• Pay a fee of US$50.

• Canadian citizens are not required to obtain a visa, but instead receive "TN" status with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) at the Port of Entry.
• The "TN" status will only be granted if the period of stay is temporary.

Applications for extension of stay are processed by the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services.

1. They may have their employer file a form at the closest regional Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services office. This option does not require leaving the U.S., or
2. Canadians may return to Canada to re-apply at the port of entry with the same documentation that is required for an original application.