We help Canadian professionals prepare for the TN visa, so you arrive at the border with the right job letter and documents. VisaPlace Immigration works with licensed and experienced immigration lawyers, and you get a clear quote before any work starts.
Everything you need before you go to the border or airport.
We check your job against the TN list and your education against what that job requires.
The letter matters most. We make sure it describes the job, your duties, the length of stay and your qualifications the right way.
Degrees, licences, credential evaluations and, for some health jobs, the extra certificate you need.
What to bring, what you’ll be asked, and how to answer clearly and truthfully.
Extending your TN, changing employers, or getting back on track after a refusal.
Status for your spouse and children, and planning a longer-term path if you want to stay.
Not always. If your job title is on the TN list, your degree matches and your offer letter is clear, many people apply on their own. But a refusal stays on your record, so it’s worth getting help when any of these apply:
Software developer, project manager, analyst or consultant roles need the right category and wording.
Some categories accept a diploma plus experience. The file has to prove it clearly.
A second attempt needs to fix the first problem, not repeat it.
One of the most questioned categories at the border.
If your employer may sponsor you, the timing of TN renewals and travel matters.
A new employer needs a new TN, and renewals get the same scrutiny as first applications.
No, it’s not required. But the decision is made on the spot by a border officer, mostly based on your job letter. If the letter or documents are wrong, you can be refused that day. Many Canadians choose help so they get it right the first time.
What matters most is what you’ll actually do, not only the title. Some jobs with different titles still qualify, and some don’t. Check with our TN Job Checker, then talk to us before you go.
Yes. The TN is for a prearranged job with a US employer. You can’t use it to work for yourself.
Yes. Registered nurses are on the TN list. Nurses also need an extra healthcare certificate (VisaScreen) and a US state nursing licence to work. See our TN visa guide for Canadian nurses.
Not on TD status, the status for TN family members. Your spouse can study, or may qualify for their own work visa.
It depends on your case, for example whether your job title is straightforward or you’ve been refused before. We give you a clear quote before any work starts, typically less than a traditional law firm. The US government fee at the border is US$50, plus US$30 for the I-94 if you cross by land.
Generally no. You present your own application to the officer. That’s why preparation matters: your letter, documents and answers need to be clear and consistent before you go.
Tell us about your job offer. We’ll give you a clear answer and a clear quote.
VisaPlace Immigration works with licensed and experienced immigration lawyers, who are independent and operate separately from VisaPlace Immigration. VisaPlace Immigration does not provide legal advice. This page is for information purposes only. For legal advice, consult a licensed immigration lawyer. Source: USCIS, TN USMCA Professionals.
