TN Visa Guide for Meteorologists

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 meteorology or a related field

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

• Measure atmospheric properties, such as temperature, dewpoint, humidity, and windspeed
• Use computer models that analyze atmospheric data (also called meteorological data)
• Write computer programs to support their modeling efforts
• Conduct research to improve understanding of weather phenomena
• Generate weather graphics for users
• Report current weather conditions
• Prepare long- and short-term weather forecasts using computers, mathematical models, satellites, radar, and local station data
• Plan, organize, and participate in outreach programs to educate the public about weather
• Issue warnings to protect life and property threatened by severe weather, such as hurricanes and tornadoes

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

• Climatologist
• Atmospheric Scientist

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.