Office of the Provost
TN Visa Status
TN visa status is only available for Canadian and Mexican citizens who will be employed in a position which falls within the list of professional occupations indicated in the TN visa regulations. The position must be based on employment at UNCG and cannot be self funded or directly financed by an outside source. The position must require a minimum of a Bachelors degree. Canadian and Mexican citizens may apply for TN visa status upon entry to the US with appropriate documentation. TN visa status is valid for one year at a time and renewable on an annual basis. Only non-tenure track positions are eligible for the TN visa status. The "TN" status will only be granted if the period of stay is temporary. For further information on TN status please contact the Office of the Provost.
Required Documents
Canadian and Mexican citizens applying for TN status at the Port of Entry to the US require the following documents:
- Copy of "Schedule 2 Professions" with the appropriate profession circled
- Letter from UNCG (on departmental letterhead) outlining the position offered. This letter should include the job title, salary, description of duties, and anticipated appointment - not to exceed one year initially (Download Example letter)
- Copy of diploma, with English translation if necessary, that shows the applicant possesses the required qualifications
- Copy of resume
- Passport or other proof of Canadian or Mexican citizenship
- $140 fee (in US $). Fees subject to change-check Department of State website for updates
Once the employee has entered the US in TN status s/he should make an appointment with the Office of the Provost and bring to the appointment, the I-94 card, passport (or other proof of Canadian or Mexican citizenship) and the letter of offer from the UNCG department. The employee will also need to go the Human Resource Services, to complete an employment certification (I-9). For those departments employing Mexican citizens please contact the Office of the Provost.
For additional information, visit the Department
of State website.