A name difference needs an accurate identity explanation; it is not itself a conclusion about the profession or qualifications.
Preserve the authentic credential
Use genuine records connecting the names rather than changing the diploma image.
A process engineer's TN eligibility rests on three separate things lining up: a listed Appendix 2 profession, that profession's own credential rule, and duties that actually match the entry's definition. A foreign baccalaureate may require an equivalency evaluation; the diploma alternative itself must meet the USMCA definition of a post-secondary diploma issued by an accredited institution in Canada or the United States. Obtain a transcript or institutional letter stating whether the credential was formally conferred, the award date and the field of study, then compare those facts with the precise qualification rule for the proposed profession. The qualification rule then belongs to the entry itself: some entries want a baccalaureate degree, some accept a post-secondary diploma with a stated number of years of experience, and some turn on a provincial or state licence. Residence in Canada is a logistical fact rather than an eligibility factor: the underlying criteria of profession match, prearranged employment, and temporary purpose apply the same way regardless of address.