TN Visa Automotive Technician Jobs
Automotive Technician roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under USMCA for Canadian and Mexican citizens with a relevant degree or diploma. Employers file directly with CBP at the border for Canadians, making the process faster than most work visa categories. Mexican applicants go through consular processing with a limited annual allocation.
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Austin Community College employees are required to maintain a domicile in the State of Texas while working for the college and throughout the duration of employment. – AR 4.0300.01
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Austin Community College is a public two-year institution that serves a multicultural population of approximately 41,000 credit students each Fall and Spring semester. We embrace our identity as a community college, as reflected in our mission statement. We promote student success and community development by providing affordable access, through traditional and distance learning modes, to higher education and workforce training, including appropriate applied baccalaureate degrees, in our service area.
As a community college committed to our mission, we seek to recruit and retain a workforce that:
- Values intellectual curiosity and innovative teaching
- Is attracted by the college's mission to promote equitable access to educational opportunities
- Cares about student success and collaborates on strategies to facilitate success for populations including; first generation college students, low-income students, and students from underserved communities.
- Focused on student academic achievement and postgraduate outcomes
- Welcomes difference and models respectful interaction with others
- Engages with the community both within and outside of ACC
Job Posting Title:
Automotive Adjunct Faculty
Job Description Summary:
Responsible to prepare and deliver automotive coursework in engaging, innovative, and discipline-appropriate ways that reflect a commitment to Student success and creating an environment that promotes belonging for all and knowledge of the teaching field. Meets professional standards for faculty in accordance with college policies and procedures.
Job Description:
Principal Responsibilities and Duties
- Prepare and teach courses in the field of automotive technology to a multicultural student population based on the department's approved course learning outcomes, utilizing a variety of instructional strategies appropriate to the needs of community college students and the standards of the discipline.
- Evaluate student progress and provide clear, timely feedback reflecting program learning outcomes and departmental expectations.
- Provide teaching and mentoring services to students in a manner which does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or other protected categories.
- Remain current in the field through a variety of professional development activities.
- Perform other related tasks as assigned by the department chair, dean, and/or associate vice chancellor, vice chancellor, executive vice chancellor.
Additional Duties
- Blackboard LMS
- Use Cengage and/or Pearson publishing company instructional materials
- Other duties as assigned
Technology
- Demonstrated proficiency using computer applications, online resources, and other technologies for the classroom.
- Demonstrated proficiency using an online learning management system such as Blackboard to develop and build course content and perform administrative duties (posting office hours, syllabi, etc.)
Principal Professional Standards
- Appropriate use of the college's learning management system.
- Meet deadlines for attendance certification and submission of final course grades.
- Participate in graduation, general assembly, and other official college functions.
- Maintain regular office hours to assist students and improve student retention and success.
- Attend and participate in collegewide, campus, department, or other activities and meetings.
- Recognize and reflect standards of civility and collegiality in all interactions.
- Comply with published college policies and procedures and meet professional standards for teaching in a community college.
Required Education
Educational requirements in accordance with SACSCOC accreditation standards. No substitution for educational requirements.
- AAS in automotive repair, or higher
Required Work Experience
- Minimum five years automotive repair experience within the last ten years
Other Requirements
- Current ASE Automobile Master certification (A1-A8)
Application Requirements
- Upload the following documents to your application:
- Unofficial/copy of transcripts
- Updated Curriculum Vitae (C.V.) or Résumé
- Cover letter - explaining interest in the position
- Current ASE Status Letter
- 3 Professional references
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Letter from employer(s) that document automotive repair experience
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ACC Human Resources
Attn: Prisca M. Baker
6101 Highland Campus Dr., Bldg 3000, Suite 3.2224
Austin, TX 78752
Photocopies of transcripts or transcripts stamped "issued to student" are not accepted.
Working Conditions
- Work is routinely performed in a classroom or laboratory setting.
- Subject to standing, walking, sitting, and reaching for extended periods of time.
- Work safely and follow safety rules. Report unsafe working conditions and behavior. Take reasonable and prudent actions to prevent others from engaging in unsafe practices.
Number of Openings:
2
Job Posting Close Date:
July 31, 2026
Clery Act
As required by the US Department of Education, employees are required to report violations under Title IX and, under the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act (Clery Act), select individuals are required to report crimes. If this position is identified as a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified, trained, and provided resources for reporting.
Austin Community College produces an Annual Security Report as required by the Clery Act. This report includes statistics from the previous three years concerning reported crime that occurred on campus; public property adjacent to and accessible from campus; and in certain non-campus buildings/property owned or controlled by ACC. The report includes institutional policies concerning campus security and other safety information.
For direct access to the current Annual Security Report, visit www.austincc.edu/asr. You may obtain a hard copy by contacting the Clery Compliance Officer (CleryComplianceOfficer@austincc.edu). For an overview, see ACC's Clery Act website.
Disclaimer
The above description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. ACC reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or without notice. Employees may be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made by ACC at its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of the job.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as an Automotive Technician
Match your credentials to the TN category
TN visa classification for Automotive Technicians typically requires a post-secondary diploma or degree in automotive technology or a related field. A Canadian Red Seal certificate or Mexican vocational credential needs to align with the U.S. specialty occupation definition before you apply.
Target dealerships with dedicated HR infrastructure
Large dealership groups and fleet service centers handle TN paperwork more reliably than independent shops, which rarely have immigration counsel on retainer. Prioritize employers with in-house HR or documented experience sponsoring skilled trades professionals across the border.
Search TN-experienced employers using Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate lets you filter Automotive Technician roles by employers with active TN visa sponsorship history, cutting out the guesswork of cold-applying to shops unfamiliar with the process.
Get your offer letter to specify TN requirements
Your employer's offer letter must explicitly state your job title, duties, and that a bachelor's degree or recognized credential in the field is required. Vague language like 'technical experience preferred' has caused CBP officers to deny TN classification at the port of entry.
Prepare for CBP inspection with organized documentation
Canadian applicants present their TN package directly to a CBP officer. Bring your credential evaluation, offer letter, and any professional certifications in a single organized folder. Officers at busy land ports like Windsor-Detroit process dozens of TN applications daily and flag incomplete packages quickly.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before your start date
Some states require employers of TN workers to be enrolled in E-Verify. Verify your prospective employer's enrollment status before accepting an offer, since gaps can delay your I-9 completion and your first day on the shop floor.
Automotive Technician TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Automotive Technician role qualify for TN visa status?
Yes, but the classification depends on how the role is documented. CBP evaluates whether the position meets the specialty occupation criteria under USMCA, which generally requires a post-secondary credential in automotive technology or a closely related field. Technician roles that emphasize diagnostic and systems-level work qualify more consistently than general mechanic positions with broad duty descriptions.
How does TN visa sponsorship for Automotive Technicians compare to H-1B?
TN has no annual lottery and no cap for Canadian citizens, so you can start as soon as an employer extends a qualifying offer. H-1B visa requires surviving a random selection process that rejects the majority of registrants. For Automotive Technicians, TN is typically faster and more predictable. Mexican citizens face a separate TN allocation limit, but the process still avoids the H-1B lottery entirely.
Where can I find Automotive Technician jobs with TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Canadian and Mexican professionals seeking U.S. roles with TN visa sponsorship. You can search Automotive Technician openings filtered by employers who have demonstrated willingness to support TN classification, rather than applying broadly and discovering late in the process that a shop has never sponsored a foreign worker.
What documents does my employer need to prepare for my TN application?
Your employer needs to provide a formal offer letter that specifies your job title, a description of duties requiring specialized knowledge, your anticipated compensation, and confirmation that the position requires a relevant post-secondary credential. Some employers also prepare a support letter from an immigration attorney, though this isn't required. CBP officers review these documents at the port of entry for Canadian applicants.
Can I switch employers after receiving TN status as an Automotive Technician?
Yes, but your TN status is tied to the specific employer named in your approved petition. If you change jobs, your new employer must file a fresh TN application before you begin work with them. Canadians can do this at any CBP port of entry without advance notice. Mexican applicants need a new consular appointment and approval before starting the new role.