TN Nonimmigrant Visas TN Nonimmigrant Visas

TN Nonimmigrant Visas

This article includes an overview of the TN visa and is intended for sponsored employees and employers to gain a better understanding of case processing. Envoy Global users can work with the legal team at Corporate Immigration Partners (CIP) in the Communication Center to learn more about this visa and open a case. 

Important Notice
This is a high level overview intended for employers and sponsored employees. Circumstances may vary from case to case and questions about cases opened in your Envoy Global account should be directed to the legal team at CIP in the Communication Center.

The TN nonimmigrant visa classification is designated for Canadian & Mexican nationals in a United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA) profession.

View a list of USMCA Professions (pages 13-17). ⟶

Validity Period

Validity Period/Max Length: 3-year initial stay; 3-year extensions; No max stay

Grace Period: 60 days from last date of employment

Dependents

The dependent status associated with the TN is known as TD. A dependent family member is considered a spouse and any children under the age of 21. If you have family members who require TD status to join you in the United States, the legal team at CIP will assist with opening the necessary case(s) once the primary TN case is opened. 

Supporting Documents

This is a standard list of documents required for TN casework. The legal team may require additional documentation identified during case processing.

  • Color copy of Passport
  • Resume/CV
  • Diploma(s)
  • Official Transcripts/Marksheets
  • Pay Statements
  • (If applicable) Evidence of Current/Prior Immigration Status, which can include a combination of the following documents: Visa Stamp, Form I-94, Form I-20, and EAD cards, endorsed I-129S, and/or I-797 Approval Notice.

Case Processing

Questionnaire & Initial Legal Review: Sponsored employees and their employer will complete a custom questionnaire enabling the legal team to begin case preparation. The legal team will review all the information provided and begin drafting the forms and letters for the case.
Read this article on completing the questionnaire  ⟶
Customer Action Needed: Additional information may be requested after the legal team completes their initial review. Once the forms and letters are fully drafted, employers will conduct a review of the information before finalizing the case.
Read this article on completing action items  ⟶
Sent to Government: Once the case is sent to USCIS, the tracking number is linked to the case so employees and employers can track its delivery. The legal team will update the case with the receipt number once the receipt notice is received. This can take a few weeks to receive from USCIS.
USCIS Processing Estimates: 3-5+ months with standard processing; 15 business days with premium processing. Consulate processing available for Mexican nationals (outside U.S.), border processing available for Canadian nationals (outside U.S.). These are general timelines and can vary greatly, so please check with the legal team at CIP for case specific questions.
Check current USCIS processing times  ⟶
Case Completed: The case will be updated to complete once the legal team receives the physical decision notice from the government.
Find case immigration documents  ⟶

Need additional support? 

For employers, contact your Account Management team. For sponsored employees, start a live chat with the Envoy Global Customer Experience team from your Envoy Global account. 

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