TN Visa Eligible Professions

All 63 USMCA professions eligible for TN status, searchable and filterable.

The USMCA treaty lists 63 professions that qualify for TN visa status. Each profession has specific education and credential requirements. Use the tool below to search and filter professions.

63 professions found

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Staff AccountantTax AccountantAuditorFinancial Analyst

Min. Education: Bachelor's degree

Alt. Credentials: CPA, CA, CGA, or CMA

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ArchitectProject ArchitectDesign Architect

Min. Education: Bachelor's degree

Alt. Credentials: State/provincial license

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Systems AnalystIT ConsultantBusiness Systems AnalystSoftware Engineer

Min. Education: Bachelor's degree

Alt. Credentials: Post-secondary diploma + 3 years experience

✓ Diploma + 3yr experience accepted

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Claims AdjusterCatastrophe Adjuster

Min. Education: Bachelor's degree

Alt. Credentials: 3 years experience in claims adjustment + successful completion of training

Limited to disaster relief claims only

✓ Diploma + 3yr experience accepted

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EconomistEconomic AnalystResearch Economist

Min. Education: Bachelor's degree

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Software EngineerMechanical EngineerCivil EngineerElectrical Engineer

Min. Education: Bachelor's degree

Alt. Credentials: State/provincial license or P.Eng

Narrowed June 2025: must hold engineering degree or PE/P.Eng license. Software roles require engineering degree specifically.

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ForesterForest ManagerConservation Scientist

Min. Education: Bachelor's degree

Alt. Credentials: State/provincial license

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Graphic DesignerVisual DesignerUX Designer

Min. Education: Bachelor's degree

Alt. Credentials: Post-secondary diploma + 3 years experience

✓ Diploma + 3yr experience accepted

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Hotel ManagerGeneral ManagerResort Manager

Min. Education: Bachelor's degree

Alt. Credentials: Post-secondary diploma + 3 years experience in hotel management

✓ Diploma + 3yr experience accepted

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Industrial DesignerProduct Designer

Min. Education: Bachelor's degree

Alt. Credentials: Post-secondary diploma + 3 years experience

✓ Diploma + 3yr experience accepted

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Interior DesignerSpace Planner

Min. Education: Bachelor's degree

Alt. Credentials: Post-secondary diploma + 3 years experience

✓ Diploma + 3yr experience accepted

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Land SurveyorSurveyorGeomatics Technologist

Min. Education: Bachelor's degree

Alt. Credentials: State/provincial license + post-secondary diploma

✓ Diploma + 3yr experience accepted

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Landscape ArchitectLandscape Designer

Min. Education: Bachelor's degree

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AttorneyLawyerLegal CounselBarrister

Min. Education: LL.B., J.D., LL.L., B.C.L., or Licenciatura en Derecho

Alt. Credentials: Member of a bar

Includes Notary in Quebec

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LibrarianInformation SpecialistLibrary Director

Min. Education: Master's degree (M.L.S. or B.L.S.)

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Management ConsultantStrategy ConsultantBusiness Consultant

Min. Education: Bachelor's degree

Alt. Credentials: 5 years consulting experience

Must provide consulting services; cannot be used for permanent operational roles

✓ Diploma + 3yr experience accepted

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MathematicianStatisticianData ScientistActuary

Min. Education: Bachelor's degree

Includes Statistician

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Range ManagerRange ConservationistRangeland Manager

Min. Education: Bachelor's degree

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Research AssistantResearch AssociateLab Assistant

Min. Education: Bachelor's degree

Must work at a post-secondary institution or affiliated research facility

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Lab TechnicianScientific TechnologistResearch Technician

Min. Education: Post-secondary diploma

Alt. Credentials: 2 years experience in discipline

Must work in direct support of professionals in specified scientific disciplines

✓ Diploma + 3yr experience accepted

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Social WorkerClinical Social WorkerCase Manager

Min. Education: Bachelor's degree

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SylviculturistSilviculturistForest Scientist

Min. Education: Bachelor's degree

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Technical WriterDocumentation SpecialistContent Developer

Min. Education: Bachelor's degree

Alt. Credentials: Post-secondary diploma + 3 years experience

✓ Diploma + 3yr experience accepted

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Urban PlannerCity PlannerRegional PlannerGeographer

Min. Education: Bachelor's degree

Includes Geographer

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Vocational CounselorCareer CounselorGuidance Counselor

Min. Education: Bachelor's degree

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DentistOral SurgeonOrthodontist

Min. Education: D.D.S., D.M.D., or equivalent

Alt. Credentials: State/provincial license

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DietitianRegistered DietitianClinical Dietitian

Min. Education: Bachelor's degree

Alt. Credentials: State/provincial license

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Medical Lab TechnologistClinical Lab ScientistMLT

Min. Education: Bachelor's degree

Alt. Credentials: Post-secondary diploma + 3 years experience

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NutritionistNutrition ConsultantNutrition Scientist

Min. Education: Bachelor's degree

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Occupational TherapistOTRehabilitation Specialist

Min. Education: Bachelor's degree

Alt. Credentials: State/provincial license

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PharmacistClinical PharmacistHospital Pharmacist

Min. Education: Bachelor's degree

Alt. Credentials: State/provincial license

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PhysicianMedical DoctorClinical Researcher

Min. Education: M.D. or equivalent

Alt. Credentials: State/provincial license

Teaching or research ONLY. Cannot engage in direct patient care.

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PhysiotherapistPhysical TherapistPT

Min. Education: Bachelor's degree

Alt. Credentials: State/provincial license

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PsychologistClinical PsychologistResearch Psychologist

Min. Education: Master's degree or Licenciatura

Alt. Credentials: State/provincial license

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Recreational TherapistTherapeutic Recreation Specialist

Min. Education: Bachelor's degree

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Registered NurseRNClinical Nurse

Min. Education: Bachelor's degree

Alt. Credentials: State/provincial license + diploma

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VeterinarianVetAnimal Doctor

Min. Education: D.V.M., D.M.V., or equivalent

Alt. Credentials: State/provincial license

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AgriculturistAgricultural ScientistAgronomist

Min. Education: Bachelor's degree

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Animal BreederBreeding SpecialistLivestock Geneticist

Min. Education: Bachelor's degree

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Animal ScientistLivestock ResearcherAnimal Nutrition Scientist

Min. Education: Bachelor's degree

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ApiculturistBee ScientistApiary Researcher

Min. Education: Bachelor's degree

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AstronomerAstrophysicistResearch Astronomer

Min. Education: Bachelor's degree

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BiochemistMolecular BiologistResearch Biochemist

Min. Education: Bachelor's degree

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BiologistResearch BiologistLife Scientist

Min. Education: Bachelor's degree

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ChemistAnalytical ChemistResearch Chemist

Min. Education: Bachelor's degree

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Dairy ScientistDairy ResearcherDairy Technologist

Min. Education: Bachelor's degree

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EntomologistInsect ScientistPest Researcher

Min. Education: Bachelor's degree

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EpidemiologistPublic Health ScientistDisease Researcher

Min. Education: Bachelor's degree

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GeneticistGenetic ResearcherGenomics Scientist

Min. Education: Bachelor's degree

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GeochemistGeochemical AnalystEarth Scientist

Min. Education: Bachelor's degree

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GeologistGeological ScientistExploration Geologist

Min. Education: Bachelor's degree

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GeophysicistSeismologistGeophysical Researcher

Min. Education: Bachelor's degree

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HorticulturistPlant ScientistHorticultural Researcher

Min. Education: Bachelor's degree

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MeteorologistAtmospheric ScientistWeather Researcher

Min. Education: Bachelor's degree

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PharmacologistDrug ResearcherClinical Pharmacologist

Min. Education: Bachelor's degree

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PhysicistResearch PhysicistApplied Physicist

Min. Education: Bachelor's degree

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Plant BreederPlant GeneticistCrop Scientist

Min. Education: Bachelor's degree

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Poultry ScientistPoultry ResearcherAvian Scientist

Min. Education: Bachelor's degree

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Soil ScientistPedologistSoil Researcher

Min. Education: Bachelor's degree

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ZoologistWildlife BiologistAnimal Researcher

Min. Education: Bachelor's degree

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College ProfessorCollege InstructorLecturer

Min. Education: Bachelor's degree

K-12 teachers are NOT eligible for TN status

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Seminary ProfessorSeminary InstructorTheology Teacher

Min. Education: Bachelor's degree

K-12 teachers are NOT eligible for TN status

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University ProfessorAssistant ProfessorAssociate ProfessorLecturer

Min. Education: Bachelor's degree

K-12 teachers are NOT eligible for TN status

Alternative Qualifications

10 professions accept a diploma plus 3 years of relevant experience instead of a bachelor's degree.

June 2025 Update

The June 2025 update narrowed the definitions for Engineer, Economist, and Computer Systems Analyst. Verify your role still qualifies under the updated criteria.

Last updated: April 2026