TN visa recruiter: an employer's guide to hiring through TN status
TN status lets U.S. employers hire Canadian and Mexican citizens in specific professional occupations. As a TN visa recruiter, Findeed helps you find qualified Canadian professionals in Sales, IT and Engineering and supports the process with our immigration partners. This guide is for employers.
Contact usWhat TN status is
TN is a work status created under the trade agreement between the United States, Mexico and Canada (USMCA). It is for Canadian and Mexican citizens working in specific professional occupations listed in the agreement, such as engineers, computer systems analysts, scientists and accountants, and it is designed for professional roles with a U.S. employer.
This is not legal advice. Every situation is different, so always work with a qualified immigration attorney.
Why employers like TN hiring
- Speed: Canadian citizens can generally apply directly at the border or at a U.S. preclearance location, with a job offer letter and proof of qualifications, rather than going through a lottery like the H-1B.
- No annual cap: TN is not limited by a yearly quota.
- Renewable: TN status is granted for up to three years at a time and can be renewed.
What to watch out for
- The role must match one of the listed professions.
- The candidate must hold the required degree or credentials.
- The job offer letter must be precise: vague or mismatched job descriptions are a common reason for refusals.
- TN is for temporary work; long-term plans may require a different path.
What a TN visa recruiter does for you
Our role is to find the right person and keep the process moving, while immigration questions stay with qualified professionals.
- We define the role and profile with you, so the job is described clearly from the start.
- We search for and approach qualified professionals in Canada, in Sales, IT and Engineering.
- We interview and assess candidates on skills, motivations and alignment with your values.
- We coordinate with our immigration partners from sourcing to visa to onboarding.
Beyond TN: other routes
TN is not the only option. With our immigration partners, we also support other visa and work permit routes such as H-1B and L-1, and we recruit professionals from Latin America for U.S. teams.
Read the full article
Our article on hiring Canadian professionals through TN status covers the topic in more detail.
Every placement is guaranteed
Every head hunting placement is guaranteed for 12 months. Our fees are paid in 12 monthly installments: if the person hired is no longer in the role before the end of that period, the subscription stops and you don't pay the remaining installments.