Mexican Engineers under TN Work Visa
Work visa for Mexican Engineers “Engineer” is a professional category for TN work visa under NAFTA agreement. However, the "Engineer" category is broad. It includes positions that require at least a baccalaureate or Licenciatura degree in an engineering discipline or a state/provincial license. On a plus note, we employers have options including, but not limited to industrial engineers, mechanical engineers, civil engineers, and the like. Software or networking engineers can also be covered. Obtaining a TN visa is relatively easy. The candidate can apply directly from Mexico (at a U.S. consulate). This provides a quicker way to bring them into the United States as compared to other visa types. Further, workers on TN visas are admitted for three years and can continue to extend their stays for three years at a time. Some workers have been in TN status for more than 10 years. Further, a worker in TN status can bring their family with them as dependents, known as TDs. A down