TN Visa Guide for Vocation Counselors

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 employment counseling or a related field

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

• Help students understand and overcome social or behavioral challenges
• Analyze data to identify factors, such as poor attendance, that negatively affect academic performance
• Advise individuals and small groups based on their needs
• Work with students to develop skills that support learning, such as effective time management and study habits
• Evaluate students’ abilities and interests through aptitude assessments and interviews
• Collaborate with teachers and families to help students plan academic, career, and social goals
• Teach students and school staff about specific topics such as bullying and drug use
• Present options to students for educational or vocational plans after graduation
• Maintain records as required
• Report cases of possible neglect or abuse and refer students and parents to resources for additional support

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

• Career Counselor
• Employment Counselor

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.