Entry Level TN Visa Jobs

Entry level TN visa roles are available to Canadian and Mexican professionals in USMCA-designated occupations without a lottery, a cap, or a sponsorship wait. Your employer files no petition with USCIS, you qualify at the port of entry with a job offer letter and credential proof, making entry level hiring faster than most U.S. work visa categories.

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Overview

Open Jobs28,750+
Top Visa TypeTN
Work Type98% On-site
Top LocationHouston, TX
Most JobsAscension

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Physical Therapist, TN visa and green card sponsorship
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Physical Therapist, TN visa and green card sponsorship
Greenstaff Medical
Maine
Physical Therapy
Allied Health
$34 - $35/hr
On-Site
None

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Registered Nurse
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Registered Nurse
St. Joseph's Health
Wayne, New Jersey
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$50 - $70/hr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Nuclear Engineer I/II/Sr. or Pr.
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Nuclear Engineer I/II/Sr. or Pr.
Xcel Energy
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Specialized Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Nuclear Engineering
$78k - $190k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's

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Media Arts (Photography), Tenure-Track Faculty
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Media Arts (Photography), Tenure-Track Faculty
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Teaching & Instruction
Research & Academia
Creative Arts & Performance
Curriculum Design
On-Site
Master's
1,001-5,000

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Assistant Professor
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Assistant Professor
Villanova University
Villanova, Pennsylvania
Teaching & Instruction
Higher Education
On-Site
Doctorate
1,001-5,000

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Tips for Finding TN Visa Jobs

Verify your occupation qualifies before applying

USMCA lists exactly 63 TN-eligible occupations with specific credential requirements. Pull your job title's O*NET profile and cross-check it against the USMCA appendix before sending a single application, so you're not targeting roles that won't qualify.

Frame your degree equivalency upfront

Canadian three-year bachelor's degrees and Mexican licenciatura degrees are accepted, but some hiring managers assume only U.S. four-year degrees qualify. State your credential type and its equivalency in your cover letter to remove that objection before the offer stage.

Search employers with active TN filing history

Use Migrate Mate to filter for companies with verified TN sponsorship history in your occupation category. That filing record tells you the employer has done this before and won't back out when HR discovers the paperwork.

Request a detailed offer letter before your port entry

CBP officers approve or deny TN status on the spot based on your letter. It must state your USMCA job category, your specific duties, the start date, and that the role is temporary. A vague letter is the most common reason for same-day denials.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do entry level TN roles require employer petition filings with USCIS?

No. TN status is approved at the U.S. port of entry or a U.S. consulate, not through a USCIS petition. Your employer provides a job offer letter and you present it alongside your credentials to a CBP officer. There's no I-129 filing, no processing wait, and no government fee the employer pays to USCIS before you start.

Which entry level occupations appear most often in TN hiring?

Engineering, computer systems analysis, scientific research, accounting, and management consulting roles generate the most TN certifications at the entry level. Each occupation on the USMCA list carries its own credential requirement, so your degree field needs to align with the specific job category, not just the industry. Check your job title against the USMCA appendix before applying.

How do I find employers who have actually sponsored TN visas before?

Migrate Mate filters job listings by verified TN sponsorship history, so you can focus on companies that have completed the process rather than employers who say they're open to it but have never done it. Entry level candidates lose weeks to employers who underestimate the offer-letter requirements, so sponsorship history is a practical filter, not just a preference.

Can I start a TN job while my application is pending?

If you're applying at a land port of entry or a Canadian preclearance facility, CBP can approve you the same day, so there's no pending period. If you're applying at a U.S. consulate in Mexico, you can't start until your TN stamp is issued. You can't begin work based on a receipt notice the way you can under some other visa categories.

What happens to my TN status if my entry level role changes scope?

TN status is tied to the specific occupation category and employer named in your original approval. A promotion or role shift that moves you into a different USMCA occupation category requires a new TN approval before you take on those duties. A duties change within the same category generally doesn't require a new filing, but your employer should document the change in your personnel file.