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TN NAFTA Professional

TN NAFTA Professional [1]

Length of Stay: 

Up to 3 years initially, with extensions but must prove temporary intent

Purpose of Visit: 
  • To work in one of the designated NAFTA occupations [2]
  • Must be a citizen of Mexico or Canada 
Processing Time: 
  • Can be done relatively quickly
Application Considerations: 

Apply no later than 6 months prior to the start date.

Immigration Sponsorship: 
Yale
Financial Support: 

100% Yale Salary

Special Notes & Considerations: 
  • Yale job (profession) offer must be on the USMCA list [3].
  • Mexican citizens must apply at consulate for entry visa.
  • Position must meet NAFTA professions list guidelines [2].
  • Employees required to travel to obtain TN status.
  • TD spouse cannot work.
Trade USMCA Status (TN) [1]

Source URL:https://oiss.yale.edu/position-title/tn-nafta-professional

Links
[1] https://oiss.yale.edu/immigration/other-visa-options/trade-usmca-status-tn [2] https://www.nafsa.org/regulatory-information/8cfr2146 [3] http://www.nafsa.org/_/file/_/amresource/8cfr2146.htm