Read the general eligibility basics overview
An offer from a U.S. business does not establish which citizenship-dependent route is available. Identify the principal’s actual nationality and the proposed work before selecting a category.
Separate residence, citizenship and the offer
Canadian permanent residence is not Canadian citizenship. A Canadian address and a U.S. employer letter do not themselves establish TN nationality eligibility. The principal must be Canadian or Mexican and meet the actual professional conditions.
Do not transfer the TN rule to every route
E-2 depends on relevant treaty nationality and the enterprise’s qualifying ownership and investment. L has its own qualifying foreign-employment, relationship and U.S.-role tests. An applicant’s nationality evidence matters differently across categories and should not be replaced by the employer’s preferred label.
Keep relatives’ requirements individual
A spouse or child may have different nationality and visa-document requirements from the principal. Identify the real relationship and intended status. A joint travel plan does not mean one passport establishes everyone’s eligibility or entry process.
What else is on your mind?
Does Canadian permanent residence give me access to TN?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?Editorial source review: 2026-09-07. General preparation guidance, not an individual assessment.