TN Visa Economist Jobs
Economist roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under USMCA, with no lottery and no annual cap for Canadian citizens. Canadians present TN documentation directly at the U.S. border, while Mexican nationals apply through a U.S. consulate—no government labor filing required. A qualifying economics degree and a U.S. job offer are your two core requirements.
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Tourism Economics Tourism Economics, an Oxford Economics company, is a leading global economic consulting and forecaster specializing in the intersection of tourism expertise and rigorous economics. Our work answers the most important questions facing destinations and corporations worldwide, backed by best-in-class research and datasets for navigating economic uncertainty. We are seeking a high-caliber Economic Analyst / Economist to join our team, based in our Wayne or Philadelphia, PA (USA) offices.
Our clients include destination marketing organizations at the city, state, and national levels; leading industry trade associations; and major corporate owners, operators, and brands in the travel sector. We have a longstanding relationship with many of our clients, typically through subscription-based services or recurring studies. We serve a global client base from our offices in the US and UK.
Examples of our consulting work include:
* quantifying the economic impact of visitors, events, and destination marketing;
* tracking, modeling, and forecasting travel sector performance; and,
* conducting policy and market analysis, and bespoke research.
Our client base continues to expand across our consulting services and this position will contribute to data collection, quantitative and qualitative analysis, and preparation and delivery of final analyses, with scope to lead individual workstreams and own client deliverables as experience allows.
This individual must have an aptitude for numbers and strong analytical skills, as well as communication, organizational, and multi-tasking skills. This position reports to the Head of Destination Studies and works closely with senior staff across our consulting practice. The position is open at either the Economic Analyst or Economist level, with title and responsibilities calibrated to the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience. The role will include daily interaction with a talented team, including economists and experienced team leaders. A self-starter, eager-to-learn, and resourceful individual will be a great addition to the growing practice.
Attention to detail is critical, and applicants should take pride in producing accurate work on a timely basis in collaboration with colleagues. This position offers strong opportunities for skill development and personal growth as part of a small, highly capable, and growing team.
Key Responsibilities
- Collects and analyzes third-party statistics
- Manages and updates recurring research, including charts, reports, and presentations
- Produces high-quality work requiring accuracy in calculations, adherence to prescribed methods, and sense of responsibility in checking one’s own work
- Synthesizes large amounts of information and communicates key findings clearly and concisely
- Contributes to online survey research and other client research programs
- Supports and, with experience, manages research projects of varying complexity
- Builds, runs, and refines economic impact models, and interprets results for nontechnical audiences
- Drafts report narrative and client-ready deliverables, and contributes to client presentations and meetings
- Uses AI tools to accelerate human-led research, analysis, and drafting, while validating all outputs against source data and applying professional judgment to the results
- Other duties, as required
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
- Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in relevant field (e.g. Economics, Data Analytics, Mathematics, or Statistics)
- 1-3 years of relevant professional experience in economic research, consulting, or applied data analysis
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
- Working knowledge of a statistical or scripting language (e.g., R, Python, or Stata) is strongly preferred
- Comfortable using AI tools to support research, analysis, and writing, with the judgment to verify outputs, safeguard client and proprietary data, and recognize where these tools are not appropriate
- Detail-oriented, organized, and possesses finely tuned skills in data collection and compiling information
- Familiarity with publicly available data sources (e.g., U.S. Census, BLS/BEA, Statistics Canada) and data platforms such as CoStar and others is a plus
- Exposure to input-output modeling or other economic impact frameworks (e.g., IMPLAN) is a plus
- Proven success with working both independently and in teams, with the initiative and resourcefulness to manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
Oxford Economics is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
About Oxford Economics
Oxford Economics was founded in 1981 as a commercial venture with Oxford University’s business college to provide economic forecasting and modelling to UK companies and financial institutions expanding abroad. Since then, we have become one of the world’s foremost independent global advisory firms, providing reports, forecasts and analytical tools on more than 200 countries, 250 industrial sectors, and 7,000 cities and regions. Our best-of-class global economic and industry models and analytical tools give us an unparalleled ability to forecast external market trends and assess their economic, social and business impact.
Headquartered in Oxford, England, with regional centres in London, New York, and Singapore, Oxford Economics has offices across the globe in more than 15 cities. We employ more than 400 professional economists, industry experts and business editors—one of the largest teams of macroeconomists and thought leadership specialists. Our global team is highly skilled in a full range of research techniques and thought leadership capabilities, from econometric modelling, scenario framing, and economic impact analysis to market surveys, case studies, expert panels, and web analytics.
Description
Tourism Economics Tourism Economics, an Oxford Economics company, is a leading global economic consulting and forecaster specializing in the intersection of tourism expertise and rigorous economics. Our work answers the most important questions facing destinations and corporations worldwide, backed by best-in-class research and datasets for navigating economic uncertainty. We are seeking a high-caliber Economic Analyst / Economist to join our team, based in our Wayne or Philadelphia, PA (USA) offices.
Our clients include destination marketing organizations at the city, state, and national levels; leading industry trade associations; and major corporate owners, operators, and brands in the travel sector. We have a longstanding relationship with many of our clients, typically through subscription-based services or recurring studies. We serve a global client base from our offices in the US and UK.
Examples of our consulting work include:
* quantifying the economic impact of visitors, events, and destination marketing;
* tracking, modeling, and forecasting travel sector performance; and,
* conducting policy and market analysis, and bespoke research.
Our client base continues to expand across our consulting services and this position will contribute to data collection, quantitative and qualitative analysis, and preparation and delivery of final analyses, with scope to lead individual workstreams and own client deliverables as experience allows.
This individual must have an aptitude for numbers and strong analytical skills, as well as communication, organizational, and multi-tasking skills. This position reports to the Head of Destination Studies and works closely with senior staff across our consulting practice. The position is open at either the Economic Analyst or Economist level, with title and responsibilities calibrated to the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience. The role will include daily interaction with a talented team, including economists and experienced team leaders. A self-starter, eager-to-learn, and resourceful individual will be a great addition to the growing practice.
Attention to detail is critical, and applicants should take pride in producing accurate work on a timely basis in collaboration with colleagues. This position offers strong opportunities for skill development and personal growth as part of a small, highly capable, and growing team.
Key Responsibilities
- Collects and analyzes third-party statistics
- Manages and updates recurring research, including charts, reports, and presentations
- Produces high-quality work requiring accuracy in calculations, adherence to prescribed methods, and sense of responsibility in checking one’s own work
- Synthesizes large amounts of information and communicates key findings clearly and concisely
- Contributes to online survey research and other client research programs
- Supports and, with experience, manages research projects of varying complexity
- Builds, runs, and refines economic impact models, and interprets results for nontechnical audiences
- Drafts report narrative and client-ready deliverables, and contributes to client presentations and meetings
- Uses AI tools to accelerate human-led research, analysis, and drafting, while validating all outputs against source data and applying professional judgment to the results
- Other duties, as required
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
- Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in relevant field (e.g. Economics, Data Analytics, Mathematics, or Statistics)
- 1-3 years of relevant professional experience in economic research, consulting, or applied data analysis
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
- Working knowledge of a statistical or scripting language (e.g., R, Python, or Stata) is strongly preferred
- Comfortable using AI tools to support research, analysis, and writing, with the judgment to verify outputs, safeguard client and proprietary data, and recognize where these tools are not appropriate
- Detail-oriented, organized, and possesses finely tuned skills in data collection and compiling information
- Familiarity with publicly available data sources (e.g., U.S. Census, BLS/BEA, Statistics Canada) and data platforms such as CoStar and others is a plus
- Exposure to input-output modeling or other economic impact frameworks (e.g., IMPLAN) is a plus
- Proven success with working both independently and in teams, with the initiative and resourcefulness to manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
Oxford Economics is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
About Oxford Economics
Oxford Economics was founded in 1981 as a commercial venture with Oxford University’s business college to provide economic forecasting and modelling to UK companies and financial institutions expanding abroad. Since then, we have become one of the world’s foremost independent global advisory firms, providing reports, forecasts and analytical tools on more than 200 countries, 250 industrial sectors, and 7,000 cities and regions. Our best-of-class global economic and industry models and analytical tools give us an unparalleled ability to forecast external market trends and assess their economic, social and business impact.
Headquartered in Oxford, England, with regional centres in London, New York, and Singapore, Oxford Economics has offices across the globe in more than 15 cities. We employ more than 400 professional economists, industry experts and business editors—one of the largest teams of macroeconomists and thought leadership specialists. Our global team is highly skilled in a full range of research techniques and thought leadership capabilities, from econometric modelling, scenario framing, and economic impact analysis to market surveys, case studies, expert panels, and web analytics.
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Align your credentials to TN requirements
The TN visa category for Economists requires a degree in economics specifically. A business administration or finance degree alone may not qualify. Request a credential evaluation before applying if your degree was issued by a Mexican institution.
Target employers with recent visa filing history
Search for employers with recent visa filings to identify those experienced with sponsorship processes for Economist roles. A history of visa sponsorship demonstrates that an employer already understands work visa requirements and won't need to be educated from scratch.
Use Migrate Mate to find Economist roles with TN sponsorship
Search Migrate Mate to filter Economist positions from employers with recent visa filings and sponsorship experience. This saves you from cold-applying to companies that may not be familiar with visa sponsorship processes.
Clarify your job title before the offer is finalized
CBP adjudicates TN eligibility partly based on job title. If your offer letter says 'Data Analyst' or 'Policy Advisor' instead of 'Economist,' your TN application can be denied at the border even if your actual duties are economic analysis.
Prepare your support letter with required qualifications documentation
Your employer's TN support letter must confirm your offered wage is reasonable for Economists in that geographic area. Missing this detail is one of the most common reasons CBP requests additional documentation.
Understand the Mexican TN allocation before accepting a timeline
Mexican citizens have a capped annual allocation of TN visas through a consular process, unlike Canadians who get CBP port-of-entry approval. Factor this into your start date negotiation so your employer isn't caught off guard by a longer lead time.
Economist TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Economist role qualify for TN visa sponsorship?
Yes. Economist is one of the explicitly listed occupations in the USMCA TN category. To qualify, your degree must be in economics and your job duties must involve economic analysis, research, or advisory work. Titles like 'Data Analyst' or 'Business Analyst' may not qualify even if the work overlaps, so the job title on your offer letter matters.
How does the TN visa compare to H-1B for Economist roles?
The TN visa has no annual lottery, no cap for Canadian citizens, and can be approved at a Canadian port of entry on the same day you apply. The H-1B visa requires an employer to enter a lottery with roughly a 25% selection rate, a months-long USCIS petition process, and a fixed October 1 start date. For Economists who qualify under USMCA, the TN is a faster and more predictable path.
How do I find Economist jobs where employers will sponsor a TN visa?
Search Migrate Mate to find Economist positions from employers with recent visa filings and experience sponsoring work visas. Many employers are open to TN sponsorship but don't advertise it explicitly, so filtering by employer sponsorship history rather than job postings alone is a more reliable approach.
What documents does my employer need to provide for my TN application as an Economist?
Your employer must provide a signed support letter confirming your job title, duties, offered wage, and employment start date. The letter should state that your role requires economics expertise and that your degree qualifies you for the position. For Canadians, you'll present this letter at the U.S. border or port of entry; for Mexicans, you'll submit it with your application at a U.S. consulate. No government filing or certification is required for TN status.
Can a Mexican citizen apply for a TN visa as an Economist through a Canadian port of entry?
No. Mexican citizens must apply for TN status at a U.S. consulate in Mexico, not at a port of entry. The process involves a visa stamp in your passport before you can enter the U.S. in TN status. Canadian citizens have the option of applying directly at the border, which is faster. Mexican applicants should account for consular appointment availability when planning their start date.