TN Visa Guide for Accountants

You’ll need to be able to provide an original copy of these degrees, diplomas, or certifications in your TN package

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field
• CPA, C.M.A., C.G.M.A., or other professional accounting certification

Your job offer will need to include at least half of these duties

• Examine financial statements to ensure that they are accurate and comply with laws and regulations
• Compute taxes owed, prepare tax returns, and ensure that taxes are paid properly and on time
• Inspect account books and accounting systems for efficiency and use of accepted accounting procedures and identify potential risks for fraud
• Organize, analyze, and maintain financial records
• Assess financial operations, identify risks and challenges, and make best-practices recommendations to management
• Suggest ways to reduce costs, enhance revenues, and improve profits

The job title on your offer of employment should match or be similar to one of the following:

• Financial Analyst
• Bookkeeper
• Auditor
• Tax Preparer

You will need to have accepted a written job offer from a U.S. employer that includes the following:

• Job Title
• Detailed job description
• Source(s) of remuneration, salary, and benefits
• Duration of employment
• Must be on company letterhead with the original signature from your employer

Your employer will need to sign off on a support letter which confirms that your employer is aware of the TN visa requirements and is willing to support your application.

Your employer will need to sign off on a support letter which confirms that your employer is aware of the TN visa requirements and is willing to support your application.

• Proof of Canadian citizenship (passport)
• A detailed offer of employment from a U.S. employer that includes the nature of the job and its expected duration
• Evidence of qualifications for the role, such as diplomas, degrees, and licenses
• Proof that the job is on the list of TN eligible professions

Upon approval, Canadians can enter the U.S. for up to three years on a TN Visa, which can be renewed indefinitely.