TN Visa Guide for Zoologists

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 zoology or a related field

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

• Develop and conduct experimental studies with animals in controlled or natural surroundings
• Collect and analyze specimens and other biological data
• Study the characteristics of animals, such as their reproduction, interactions with other species, diseases, and movement patterns
• Research, initiate, and maintain breeding programs that support game animals, endangered species, or other terrestrial or aquatic wildlife
• Estimate, monitor, and manage wildlife populations and invasive species
• Analyze how human activity influences wildlife and their natural habitats
• Develop and implement programs to prevent harm to wildlife from human activities, including farming and aircraft operations
• Write research papers, reports, and other documents that explain their findings
• Present research findings to academics, policymakers, and the public
• Develop conservation plans and recommend action related to wildlife conservation and management

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

• Animal Biologist
• Animal Ecologist

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.