TN Visas for Mexicans and Canadians Part – 2

Eligibility and Professions

The TN visa is available primarily to Canadian and Mexican citizens to work in the United States in graduate-level professions. In fact, there is a list of all of the professions that are acceptable for TN approval. These professions require specific educational credentials or professional qualifications, ranging from engineers and scientists to accountants and graphic designers. Some examples include architects, engineers, lawyers, pharmacists, scientists, and teachers.

The list of professions under USMCA has remained similar to that under NAFTA, with minimal modifications. It emphasizes roles that are integral to business operations and economic integration. Each profession has specific qualification criteria, such as a minimum educational degree or relevant professional experience that the applicant must meet.

Employer Sponsorship is a Requirement

A U.S. Employer must sponsor a TN Visa application. This basically means that the TN visa applicant must have a job offer from a U.S. employer that meets all of the regulatory requirements. For example, a U.S. employer cannot hire the applicant for a low-level job, such as a job for which a bachelor’s degree is not required.

The hardest part in all of this is simply finding a U.S. employer to hire you. The best way to find a suitable U.S. employer is by networking. In an ideal world, any U.S. employer can find a suitable local American to hire. However, in specific fields, some positions are very difficult to fill, so doing some research to see if your occupation is in high demand may help you target companies who are struggling to fill positions for your qualifications. It may surprise you as to how many industries are having a very challenging time finding suitable candidates.

Graduate-level positions in high demand with notable shortages in the U.S. reflect a dynamic intersection of advanced expertise and emerging societal needs. One such field is data science. As organizations increasingly rely on data-driven decision-making, there’s a pressing need for professionals skilled in interpreting complex datasets, employing machine learning, and deriving actionable insights. This demand permeates industries from tech to healthcare, creating vast opportunities for data scientists and analysts.

In healthcare, there is significant demand for advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) and physician assistants (PAs). With an aging population and expanded access to healthcare services, these professionals play a crucial role in providing primary and specialized care, often filling gaps in underserved areas where physicians are scarce.

Cybersecurity specialists are another example, as the rise in cyber threats necessitates advanced skills to protect sensitive information. Organizations, especially in finance and government, are competing for experts in network security, ethical hacking, and digital forensics.

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