TNPath guides · For Canadian citizens
TN guides for Canadians, in plain English.
What each TN profession requires, what officers look for, and how to prepare, written for Canadians applying at a port of entry or airport preclearance. General information only, not legal advice.
By profession
Six profession guides
The credential rule, the duties officers expect, job titles that draw questions, and documents to bring.
TN Accountant
CPA, CA, CGA, CMA or a degree. Duties must read as professional accounting.
Read the guide →TN professionTN Computer Systems Analyst
A degree, or a diploma plus three years’ experience. Analysis, not programming.
Read the guide →TN professionTN Engineer
An engineering degree or a P.Eng./PE licence. Engineering, not technician work.
Read the guide →TN professionTN Management Consultant
A degree or five years’ consulting experience. Genuinely advisory work.
Read the guide →TN professionTN Economist
A degree is the only route. Economics work, not financial or market analysis.
Read the guide →TN professionTN Registered Nurse
A nursing licence, plus a VisaScreen® certificate and U.S. state licensure.
Read the guide →Process and paperwork
From letter to I-94
The TN support letter
What the employer letter must say, section by section.
Read the guide →GuideApplying at the border
Step by step at a land crossing or airport preclearance, plus designated ports.
Read the guide →GuideTN document checklist
Everything to bring, by profession, in one printable list.
Read the guide →GuideTN renewal
Renewing at the border or through USCIS, timing and documents.
Read the guide →GuideTD status for family
What your spouse and children need, and what TD allows.
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