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United States TN USMCA Professional
First stay: 3 yrs
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Key facts
TN USMCA Professional is a work route for United States. Checked 2026-10-12 against the official source.
- Government fees
- $1,015
- First stay
- 3 yrs
Cost, time and long term
Government fees$1,015
- $1,015Form I-129 for E-1, E-2, E-3 or TN petitions (USD 965 online) when the employer files with USCIS; the petitioner also pays the Asylum Program Fee of USD 600 (USD 300 for a small employer, USD 0 for a nonprofit).
RenewalRenewable
Admission is for up to 3 years and can be extended by the employer filing Form I-129.
CitizenshipTime here doesn't count
Naturalisation requires years of lawful permanent resident status (5 years, or 3 if married to a U.S. citizen), so time in this temporary status does not count toward it.
Why this route may not fit
Check this before you apply.
- Time on this route doesn't count toward citizenship
- Needs a job offer from an employer in United States
- Only for passports from Canada, Mexico
What you'll need
Who can apply2
- The applicant is a citizen of Canada or Mexico.
- The applicant has a prearranged full-time or part-time job offer from a U.S. employer or entity in a professional occupation.
What you must show and pay1
- A fee of $1,015 · Form I-129 for E-1, E-2, E-3 or TN petitions (USD 965 online) when the employer files with USCIS; the petitioner also pays the Asylum Program Fee of USD 600 (USD 300 for a small employer, USD 0 for a nonprofit).
Steps2
- Canadian citizens residing abroad present documents to CBP at a designated port of entry or preflight station.
- Mexican citizens must obtain a TN visa at a U.S. consulate in Mexico.
When you become tax resident
How United States decides tax residence and treats foreign-source income, from its tax records.
- Stay on this route
Up to 3 years at first, renewable
- Tax residence
- At least 31 days in the current calendar yearMinimum days of presence in the current year.
- At least 183 days in the current year plus two preceding years (weighted 1, 1/3, 1/6)Weighted days of presence over the three-year period.
- Foreign-source income
U.S. citizens and resident aliens are taxed on worldwide income at the graduated rates that apply to citizens; non-residents are taxed on U.S.-source income under Form 1040-NR rules.
All tax rules for United States Tax records checked
Full official text
Status for Canadian and Mexican citizens entering to work in a USMCA-listed professional occupation for a U.S. employer. 1 2
What you must show and pay
- A fee of $1,015 · Form I-129 for E-1, E-2, E-3 or TN petitions (USD 965 online) when the employer files with USCIS; the petitioner also pays the Asylum Program Fee of USD 600 (USD 300 for a small employer, USD 0 for a nonprofit). 2
Requirements
- The applicant is a citizen of Canada or Mexico. 1
- The applicant has a prearranged full-time or part-time job offer from a U.S. employer or entity in a professional occupation. 1
- Canadian citizens residing abroad present documents to CBP at a designated port of entry or preflight station. 1
- Mexican citizens must obtain a TN visa at a U.S. consulate in Mexico. 1
Stay
- Initial admission up to 3 years; extension of stay by the employer's Form I-129.
- First stay: up to 36 months, decided case by case.
- Renewable, subject to the conditions in force at renewal.
Nationality
Citizens of Canada and Mexico only. Open to: Canada, Mexico.
Work
Work for the named U.S. employer in the TN occupation.
Family
TD dependants for spouse and children.
Official sources
- TN USMCA Professionals · U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services · checked 2026-10-10
- Form G-1055, Fee Schedule (edition 10/07/26) · U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services · checked 2026-10-12 · published 2026-10-07
- USCIS Policy Manual, Volume 12, Part D, Chapter 2: Lawful permanent resident admission for naturalization · U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services · checked 2026-10-11
- I am married to a U.S. citizen (naturalization) · U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services · checked 2026-10-11
TN USMCA Professional and its alternatives
| Route | Money needed | Stay | Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| TN USMCA Professional | – | 3 yr, renewable | – |
| E-3 Australian specialty | – | 2 yr, renewable | – |
| EB-1B Outstanding researcher | – | – | – |
| EB-1C Multinational manager | – | – | – |
| EB-2 Advanced degree | – | – | – |
Questions people ask
How much money do I need for the TN USMCA Professional?
A fee of $1,015. Form I-129 for E-1, E-2, E-3 or TN petitions (USD 965 online) when the employer files with USCIS; the petitioner also pays the Asylum Program Fee of USD 600 (USD 300 for a small employer, USD 0 for a nonprofit).
How long can I stay on the TN USMCA Professional?
Initial admission up to 3 years; extension of stay by the employer's Form I-129.
Can I work on the TN USMCA Professional?
Work for the named U.S.
Can I bring my family on the TN USMCA Professional?
TD dependants for spouse and children.
Who can apply for the TN USMCA Professional?
Citizens of Canada and Mexico only. Open to: Canada, Mexico.
How are TN USMCA Professional holders taxed in United States?
No special regime in our records is tied to the TN USMCA Professional. The standard rules apply: U.S. citizens and resident aliens are taxed on worldwide income at the graduated rates that apply to citizens; non-residents are taxed on U.S.-source income under Form 1040-NR rules.
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How this was checked
Checked on 2026-10-12 against 4 official sources. Status: verified against the official sources.
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- TN USMCA Professionals · U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services · checked 2026-10-10
- Form G-1055, Fee Schedule (edition 10/07/26) · U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services · checked 2026-10-12
- USCIS Policy Manual, Volume 12, Part D, Chapter 2: Lawful permanent resident admission for naturalization · U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services · checked 2026-10-11
- I am married to a U.S. citizen (naturalization) · U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services · checked 2026-10-11
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