TN Visa for Mexican Citizens
TN visa for Mexican Citizens. Unlike a Canadian Citizen, you will need to apply for a visa If you are a Mexican citizen seeing a TN Visa. You should apply for the visa directly at a U.S. embassy or consulate in Mexico. See the U.S. Department of State webpage, “Mexican and Canadian NAFTA Professional Worker.”
The United States has a treaty with Canada and Mexico under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). This treaty allows citizens of Canada and Mexico to enter the United States temporarily to work. The visa, called a “TN” visa is available to citizens of Canada and Mexico who hold professional jobs. Most of the jobs require at least a college degree, and they also require professional experience. The TN visa can be issued anywhere from 2 to 5 years and can be renewed indefinitely. If the TN holder is offered a permanent job while working in the United States temporarily, he or she may apply for an EB2 or EB3 visa while in the United States.
Eligibility for TN Visa for Mexican citizens
- You must be a citizen of Mexico.
- You must have a job offer in the United States.
- You must be qualified for the job.
- The job must be a profession recognized as a TN occupation.
- Unlike Canadians, who can apply for TN designation at the border, Mexicans must apply for a TN visa through the consulate.
Spouses of TN visa holders from Mexico
- A spouse of a TN visa holder from Mexico is allowed to apply for a derivative visa
- A minor child is allowed to attend school in the United States.
TN visa for Mexican citizens
If you are a Mexican citizen looking for a TN visa attorney in Ft. Myers, call the Rothrock Law Firm at 239-206-2363.