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A name discrepancy can be addressed through authentic linking evidence. It should not be resolved by editing the diploma or treating a translated name as a substitute for the underlying identity record.
Preserve the source and the real name history
Hypothetical example: a credential predates a marriage or legal name change. Retain the original and genuine records that connect the names. Ask what evidence the actual process needs rather than assuming every difference requires the same document.
Assess the qualification independently
The principal needs Canadian or Mexican citizenship and the listed profession’s prescribed qualifications. A name connection does not establish that a particular degree meets the profession’s requirements. Degrees from institutions outside Canada, Mexico or the United States require reliable foreign-credential evaluation; translation is a separate task.
Keep the professional assignment in view
The actual temporary work must fit the listed profession. Explain duties, employer and relevant ownership accurately, including the prohibition on services to a U.S. entity solely owned or controlled by the applicant. A consistent name across the file does not itself make the work qualifying or authorize its start. Canadian citizens generally may seek TN admission without a TN visa; Mexican citizens generally need the visa. Neither process removes temporary-intent or any applicable practice-licensing requirement.
What else is on your mind?
Is a matching job title enough for TN?Can years of experience replace a degree for TN?Can my own U.S. company employ me under TN?Can my spouse work if I hold TN status?Editorial source review: 2026-09-07. General preparation guidance, not an individual assessment.