Describe the present offer
Identify the employer, duties, remuneration and proposed period. A client’s project term and the employer’s offer may not be identical, so explain their relationship. Do not claim a guaranteed renewal that the parties have not agreed to provide. TN needs eligible Canadian or Mexican citizenship, a listed professional role, and its required credential. Canadian applicants may seek classification during inspection or preclearance; employers may file Form I-129 with USCIS. TN cannot support self-employment through a US entity controlled by the applicant. Identify the record that settles this point. Distinguish established fact from forecast, and explain any genuine discrepancy without altering a source.
Establish professional eligibility
Compare the role with the relevant listed USMCA profession and its exact qualifications. TN requires eligible Canadian or Mexican citizenship. Canadian residence and a long career in a related field do not replace the specific requirements. TN needs eligible Canadian or Mexican citizenship, a listed professional role, and its required credential. Canadian applicants may seek classification during inspection or preclearance; employers may file Form I-129 with USCIS. TN cannot support self-employment through a US entity controlled by the applicant. Identify the record that settles this point. Distinguish established fact from forecast, and explain any genuine discrepancy without altering a source.
Address temporary plans accurately
Assess the applicant’s actual proposed stay and relevant circumstances under the TN framework. A future possibility should be described as a possibility. Do not invent a personal plan or treat the employer’s commercial hopes as a government commitment. TN needs eligible Canadian or Mexican citizenship, a listed professional role, and its required credential. Canadian applicants may seek classification during inspection or preclearance; employers may file Form I-129 with USCIS. TN cannot support self-employment through a US entity controlled by the applicant. Identify the record that settles this point. Distinguish established fact from forecast, and explain any genuine discrepancy without altering a source.
Plan for the authorization actually granted
Confirm the applicable admission, visa or petition process and review the resulting status and permitted employment. Any later extension or change needs its own assessment. A renewed contract does not itself extend US work permission. For a Canadian citizen, TN classification may be requested at a port of entry, or a U.S. employer may file Form I-129; a Canadian generally does not need a TN visa stamp. U.S. self-employment is prohibited, and any ownership stake must be disclosed. TN needs eligible Canadian or Mexican citizenship, a listed professional role, and its required credential. Canadian applicants may seek classification during inspection or preclearance; employers may file Form I-129 with USCIS. TN cannot support self-employment through a US entity controlled by the applicant. Identify the record that settles this point. Distinguish established fact from forecast, and explain any genuine discrepancy without altering a source.
Sources reviewed 2026-09-07. This guide covers a preparation focus; it is not an individual eligibility assessment.