Certain classes of Mexican workers coming to the U.S.
to work may be able to take advantage of a shortened
application process.
Category: (H-1B
alternative) TN status
Quota: 5,500
Length of Status: up
to one year
Application Process: labor
certification and approved petition required; proof of Mexican
citizenship, professional qualifications and job offer letter
from U.S. employer must be presented at the U.S. border
Conditions:
- must have a firm job offer with
a U.S. company
- must be engaged in a profession
requiring a college degree or its equivalent
Limitations:
unlike an H-1B
visa, TN status applications can't be appealed if denied
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