The category in brief
Your TN visa packet should document the professional work offered by the U.S. employer, the credential route in this list entry, and the requested temporary stay. Bring facts that agree across the signed letter and your supporting documents.
Describe disaster relief claims adjustment — inspecting damage, evaluating coverage and settling claims.
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What the TN list requires
Baccalaureate or Licenciatura Degree, and successful completion of training in the appropriate areas of insurance adjustment pertaining to disaster relief claims; or three years experience in claims adjustment and successful completion of training in the appropriate areas of insurance adjustment pertaining to disaster relief claims.
TN profession list, Appendix 2 to Annex 16-A of USMCA Chapter 16 (8 CFR 214.6(c))
The “or” matters: the quoted routes are alternatives, not a demand to hold every credential. Copy the credential exactly from the documents you actually hold; do not add an alternative the entry does not name.
What to explain at the counter
- Describe professional-level work using the employer’s real responsibilities.
- State the temporary period requested, up to three years, with actual start and end dates.
- Keep the letter, résumé, offer details and interview answers consistent.
- Describe disaster relief claims adjustment — inspecting damage, evaluating coverage and settling claims.
TNPath doesn't assess whether your evidence is sufficient; that's the officer's call
If the role or credential route is unclear, consider speaking with a U.S. immigration lawyer.
Describe the actual duties
These occupational examples are prompts, not facts about your job. Use only responsibilities your employer confirms; write them in the employer’s own terms.
- Inspect property damage resulting from disasters
- Interview claimants and witnesses to establish facts of loss
- Evaluate insurance coverage against policy terms
- Prepare detailed reports documenting damage and claim values
- Negotiate fair settlements within authority limits
- Coordinate with contractors and emergency services on repairs
- Maintain claim files meeting regulatory and company standards
Never add, inflate or reword duties to fit a category. Every line in the letter should be something your employer will confirm and you can describe in your own words at the counter.
Job titles that draw questions
Titles such as data entry, call centre, customer service calls, filing paperwork can describe support work or another occupation. Keep the real title and describe the responsibilities honestly. TNPath’s wording flags are prompts for review, not USCIS category rulings.
Your employer must verify, approve and sign the final letter
Documents to bring
- Canadian passport
- Signed employer letter on company letterhead, original and copy
- Résumé matching the letter
- Offer letter, if any
- Means of paying the applicable CBP fee
- Degree route: your degree certificate and transcripts, plus proof of completed disaster relief claims adjustment training (certificates or course records)
- Experience route: letters from employers or clients confirming at least three years of claims adjustment experience, plus proof of completed disaster relief claims adjustment training
See the full document checklist. Only include licence or bar details you affirm holding and can document.
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Common questions
What are the two credential routes?
A Baccalaureate or Licenciatura Degree plus completed training in the appropriate areas of insurance adjustment pertaining to disaster relief claims; or three years of claims adjustment experience plus the same training. The training is required on both routes.
Is the training really required even with a degree?
Yes. The list names successful completion of training in the appropriate areas of insurance adjustment pertaining to disaster relief claims on both routes. Bring evidence you completed it.
Who can employ the adjuster?
The entry covers a claims adjuster employed by an insurance company located in the territory of a Party, or an independent claims adjuster. Confirm the employment arrangement matches before continuing.
Is regular auto or property claims adjusting covered?
The entry is disaster relief claims adjustment. Describe disaster relief work specifically; TNPath does not determine whether general claims experience fits.
As a Canadian, do I need a TN visa before I go to the border?
Generally, no. Canadian citizens are visa-exempt and apply for TN status directly at a U.S. port of entry or airport preclearance, with their documents in hand. The officer decides at the counter. People still search for "TN visa", but for Canadians it's a status granted at entry, not a visa stamp. One exception: if you live outside Canada and will enter with a spouse or children who are not Canadian citizens, the State Department says you need a TN visa so they can apply for TD visas.
Will TNPath tell me whether I qualify?
No. TNPath is a document-assembly tool. It organizes the facts you provide into templates and gives general information. It doesn't make eligibility determinations or recommend case-specific strategy. Only U.S. Customs and Border Protection decides whether to admit you.
What evidence of training should I bring?
Evidence that you completed training in the appropriate areas of insurance adjustment pertaining to disaster relief claims — certificates or letters from the training provider. TNPath does not verify whether a particular course satisfies the entry.
Sources
- USCIS Policy Manual, Volume 2, Part P: USMCA Professionals (TN)
- 8 CFR 214.6(c): TN profession list (eCFR)
- USMCA Chapter 16, Appendix 2 to Annex 16-A (USTR)
- CBP: Traveling on a TN visa or L-1 from Canada
- BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook: Claims Adjusters, Appraisers, Examiners, and Investigators
Last reviewed October 2, 2026. General information, not legal advice. Rules and fees change; confirm with official sources before you travel.