United States · Skilled Worker Visa

TN NAFTA/USMCA Professional

By António Mira, Founder · Member, Arab-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce & Industry (CCIAP) & Portuguese-Saudi Business Council (PSBC)
✓ Verified against the official government source · Last verified 2026-06-24 · Our methodology
5.5/10 diff
Challenging

Requirements verified against the official government source.

Min income
Processing
Path to PR
No
Job offer
Required

At a Glance

Visa Duration
36 months
Processing Time
Min Income
Path to PR
No
Difficulty
5/10 — Challenging

Eligibility Requirements

RequirementDetails
Job Offer RequiredYes
Sponsorship RequiredYes
Health Insurance RequiredNo
Passport RestrictionsRestricted to: CA, MX

Family & Rights

RightDetails
Path to Permanent ResidencyNo

Related Pathways

Cost of Living

New York
Single (monthly)€4,800
Family (monthly)€8,500
Rent 1BR (center)€3,200
Groceries€450
Transport pass€120
San Francisco
Single (monthly)€4,400
Family (monthly)€7,800
Rent 1BR (center)€2,900
Groceries€420
Transport pass€85
Austin
Single (monthly)€3,050
Family (monthly)€5,500
Rent 1BR (center)€1,800
Groceries€350
Transport pass€40

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the TN NAFTA/USMCA Professional?

The TN NAFTA/USMCA Professional is an immigration pathway offered by United States. It falls under the Skilled Worker Visa category.

Can the TN NAFTA/USMCA Professional lead to permanent residency?

No — this is a temporary pathway and does not itself lead to permanent residence. Holders often switch to a different route to pursue settlement.

Are there alternative pathways to United States?

Yes. United States offers 21 other immigration pathways. Compare all options on our United States country page.

What is the cost of living in United States?

Monthly costs for a single person in city center: New York: €4,800/mo; San Francisco: €4,400/mo; Austin: €3,050/mo. These include rent, groceries, transport, and utilities.

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Data last verified: 2026-06-24 · See our methodology

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