TN Visa Guide for Scientific Technicians

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

• Possession of (a) theoretical knowledge of any of the following disciplines: agricultural sciences, astronomy, biology, chemistry, engineering, forestry, geology, geophysics, meteorology, or physics; and (b) the ability to solve practical problems in any of those disciplines, or the ability to apply principles of any of those disciplines to basic or applied research

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

• Set up, maintain, and clean laboratory instruments and equipment
• Prepare and conduct experiments
• Collect and record data
• Analyze and interpret data
• Write reports and summaries of findings
• Keep detailed records of experiments
• Communicate with other researchers and collaborators

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

• Laboratory Technician
• Research Technician
• Scientific Technologist

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.