USMCA professionals
TN Status under USMCA
If your team includes Canadian or Mexican nationals in qualifying professions, TN status under the USMCA agreement can be one of the fastest, most renewable ways to place them in the United States.
What it is
A profession-based route under USMCA
TN status is available to citizens of Canada and Mexico working in one of the professional occupations designated under the USMCA (formerly NAFTA). Each occupation has specific credential requirements, usually a relevant degree or licensure.
Who it helps
European companies frequently have Canadian or Mexican professionals on their global teams. For those individuals, TN can be quicker and simpler than other categories — there is no lottery, and it is renewable in increments as long as the role and qualifications continue to fit.
The limits to plan around
TN is tied to a designated profession and to non-immigrant intent, so it is not, by itself, a permanent-residence route. Where the goal is to stay long term, Privello plans the bridge to a more durable status early.
What Privello handles
- Confirming citizenship and that the role is a TN occupation
- Matching credentials to the occupation's requirements
- Preparing the supporting documentation
- Planning renewals and any move toward permanent status
- Coordinating with the data-transfer side of the move
Need a permanent path? See green-card routes
Common questions
Questions European companies ask
Who can use TN status?
Only citizens of Canada and Mexico, working in one of the professions designated under the USMCA and meeting that profession's credential requirements.
Is TN a path to a green card?
Not directly — TN requires non-immigrant intent. If permanent residence is the goal, it is better to plan a separate route from the start rather than rely on TN.
How fast is TN?
For eligible Canadian professionals in particular, TN can be one of the quicker routes, as there is no annual cap or lottery.
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Talk through your move with Privello
Tell us what you're planning. We'll outline the realistic options — and how the immigration and data-protection steps line up — in a first conversation.