The TN Visa
100 videos • 637 views • by Scott Legal, P.C. If you are Canadian or Mexican and want to work in the United States one of the first Visa choices that you should look at is a TN Visa. TN stands for Trade National Visa and the TN Visa was established as part of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) between Canada, United States and Mexico. The Agreement was renegotiated in 2019 but the immigration aspects did not change. The Visa is a great option as it does not require company sponsorship. In order to be eligible for this Visa, you must be one of the professions listed under the NAFTA agreement and that you must have a job offer from a company. One advantage of the TN Visa is the speed at which it can be obtained. Also, the Visa is unique in that it does not require sponsorship or a formal petition. For Canadians the visa can be obtained at the border. Also, there is no Cap for TN visas. Unlike the maximum length of stay imposed on the H-1B and L-1 Visa categories the TN Visa can be renewed indefinitely.