TN Visa Guide for Physicists

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 physics or a related field

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

• Develop scientific theories and models to explain the properties of the natural world, such as the force of gravity or the formation of subatomic particles
• Plan and conduct scientific experiments and studies to test theories and discover properties of matter and energy
• Write proposals and apply for research funding
• Do mathematical calculations to analyze physical and astronomical data, such as for new material properties or the existence of planets in distant solar systems
• Design new scientific equipment, such as telescopes and lasers
• Develop computer software to analyze and model data
• Write scientific papers for publication
• Present research findings at conferences and lectures

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

• Astrophysicist
• Theoretical Physicist
• Oceanographer

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.