Canadian Credentials & TN Visa

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Canadian Degrees

Canadian university degrees are directly accepted for TN visa applications. No credential evaluation is needed in most cases. CBP officers are familiar with Canadian institutions.

• Bachelor's degrees from any recognized Canadian university satisfy the TN education requirement
• Master's and Doctorate degrees exceed the minimum for all TN professions
• College diplomas (2-3 year) qualify for the 10 professions that accept "diploma + 3 years experience"
• Bring your original degree or a certified copy — photocopies may not be accepted

Professional Designations

Canadian professional designations map to US equivalents:

When You Need a Credential Evaluation

A credential evaluation (e.g., from WES) is needed when:

• Your degree is from a non-Canadian, non-US institution
• You hold a 3-year bachelor's degree (some countries) and need to prove US equivalency
• A CBP officer specifically requests an evaluation (rare for Canadian degrees)
• You're applying for a regulated profession that requires US state licensing

WES (World Education Services)Partner is the most widely accepted credential evaluation service for TN visa applications.

Province-Specific Notes

• Quebec: French-language degrees are accepted. Bring an English translation of your diploma if it's only in French. The Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ) P.Eng is recognized.
• Ontario: PEO (Professional Engineers Ontario) P.Eng is the most commonly presented engineering licence. CNO (College of Nurses of Ontario) RN is accepted.
• British Columbia: EGBC (Engineers and Geoscientists BC) P.Eng is accepted. CRNBC nursing licence is recognized.
• Alberta: APEGA P.Eng is accepted. CPA Alberta designation is recognized.