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Intern roles can qualify for TN visa sponsorship when the position falls under a USMCA-listed professional category and requires specialized knowledge. Canadian citizens enter without a cap or lottery; Mexican citizens face a limited annual allocation. Securing sponsorship means your employer must document the internship as a qualifying professional occupation from day one.
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As a global law firm our work spans jurisdictions, cultures, and languages – and so do our people. Our culture is collaborative and inclusive, where diverse perspectives are recognised and valued. Where performing to your highest ability, unlocks equal access to opportunities to learn, thrive and grow. We combine deep legal expertise and commercial intelligence to grow, transform, protect, and defend our clients' businesses, across every critical moment. We operate in the sectors and regions that matter to our clients. With forward-thinking insights and innovative, tech-enabled solutions that combine deep knowledge of their sectors and markets. You’ll build connections and work with colleagues as one global team. You’ll unlock opportunities for clients, across borders, cultures, legal and commercial disciplines. Join us to work with colleagues as one global team – empowering each other to be exceptional and create advantage for our clients.
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The Washington, DC office of Clifford Chance has an opening for a Counsel in the Firm's International Arbitration group. Admission to the DC bar is required. Submissions must include a resume and law school transcript(s). Clifford Chance US LLP offers a comprehensive benefits and compensation package. The salary range for this role is $475,000 - $485,000. Actual salary will be commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and relevant experience.
Please note we will not be accepting any recruiter submissions for this position.
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Equal opportunities
At Clifford Chance, we understand that our true asset is our people. Inclusion is good for our team and their families, our firm and society. We are committed to treating all employees and applicants fairly and equally regardless of their gender, gender identity and expression, marital or civil partnership status, race, colour, national or ethnic origin, social or economic background, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation, or age. This applies to recruitment and selection, terms and conditions of employment including pay, promotion, training, transfer and every other aspect of employment. We have a variety of flourishing employee networks. These networks are a place for colleagues to share experiences and advocate for change wherever they see an opportunity for improvement. Our goal is to deliver an equality of opportunity, an equality of aspiration and an equality of experience to everyone who works in our firm. Find out more about our inclusive culture here.
Who we are
As a global law firm our work spans jurisdictions, cultures, and languages – and so do our people. Our culture is collaborative and inclusive, where diverse perspectives are recognised and valued. Where performing to your highest ability, unlocks equal access to opportunities to learn, thrive and grow. We combine deep legal expertise and commercial intelligence to grow, transform, protect, and defend our clients' businesses, across every critical moment. We operate in the sectors and regions that matter to our clients. With forward-thinking insights and innovative, tech-enabled solutions that combine deep knowledge of their sectors and markets. You’ll build connections and work with colleagues as one global team. You’ll unlock opportunities for clients, across borders, cultures, legal and commercial disciplines. Join us to work with colleagues as one global team – empowering each other to be exceptional and create advantage for our clients.
Job Description
The role
The Washington, DC office of Clifford Chance has an opening for a Counsel in the Firm's International Arbitration group. Admission to the DC bar is required. Submissions must include a resume and law school transcript(s). Clifford Chance US LLP offers a comprehensive benefits and compensation package. The salary range for this role is $475,000 - $485,000. Actual salary will be commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and relevant experience.
Please note we will not be accepting any recruiter submissions for this position.
Additional Information
Equal opportunities
At Clifford Chance, we understand that our true asset is our people. Inclusion is good for our team and their families, our firm and society. We are committed to treating all employees and applicants fairly and equally regardless of their gender, gender identity and expression, marital or civil partnership status, race, colour, national or ethnic origin, social or economic background, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation, or age. This applies to recruitment and selection, terms and conditions of employment including pay, promotion, training, transfer and every other aspect of employment. We have a variety of flourishing employee networks. These networks are a place for colleagues to share experiences and advocate for change wherever they see an opportunity for improvement. Our goal is to deliver an equality of opportunity, an equality of aspiration and an equality of experience to everyone who works in our firm. Find out more about our inclusive culture here.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as an Intern
Verify your internship qualifies as professional
TN visa status requires the role to map to a USMCA-listed occupation like engineer, accountant, or scientist. An internship titled 'general intern' without a defined professional function will get denied at the border or consulate.
Gather degree documentation before applying
CBP officers require proof your education matches the occupation. Bring your official transcripts, degree certificate, and a credential evaluation if your institution is outside Canada or Mexico. Incomplete documents cause same-day denials.
Ask employers for a detailed support letter
Your offer letter must specify the USMCA job category, your duties, your qualifications, and the internship duration. A generic offer letter is the single most common reason TN applications stall at the port of entry.
Target employers with structured internship programs
Companies with formal internship pipelines already understand professional role classifications and visa sponsorship processes. They're far more likely to write a qualifying support letter and have HR processes ready for TN documentation.
Search Migrate Mate to find TN-sponsoring employers
Migrate Mate filters job listings by TN visa sponsorship, so you're not guessing which internship programs support international hires. Search by occupation category to find roles that match your professional field and USMCA classification.
Plan your port of entry or consulate strategy early
Canadians can apply for TN status directly at a U.S. land border or airport without a visa stamp. Mexican nationals must schedule a consular interview, which can take weeks. Build this timeline into your internship start date negotiation.
Intern TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Can an internship actually qualify for TN visa status?
Yes, but only if the internship role aligns with a specific USMCA-listed professional occupation, such as engineer, computer systems analyst, or accountant. The title 'intern' alone means nothing to CBP. What matters is whether your duties, your degree, and the job category form a consistent match that an officer can verify on the spot.
How does the TN visa compare to H-1B for intern roles?
TN is significantly faster and more practical for internships. H-1B visa requires lottery selection, a minimum six-month wait after April registration, and substantial employer filing fees. TN lets Canadian citizens apply at the border the same day with an offer letter, making it viable for summer or semester-length internships where timing is everything.
What should a TN-qualifying internship offer letter include?
The letter must state the specific USMCA occupation category, a description of your daily professional duties, your start and end dates, your compensation, and a statement confirming your educational credentials meet the role's requirements. Vague language like 'assist the team' without specifying a professional function gives CBP officers grounds to deny entry.
Where can I find internships that offer TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically to surface jobs and internships where employers are open to TN visa sponsorship. Because many companies don't explicitly advertise TN support, using a platform that filters by visa type saves you from applying to positions where sponsorship was never an option. Search by your professional occupation category for the most relevant results.
Does my internship employer need to file anything with USCIS for TN status?
No USCIS petition is required for TN status. For Canadians, the employer provides the support letter and you present it at the border, where CBP adjudicates the application on the spot. For Mexican nationals, the consulate handles the visa stamp. Neither route requires the employer to file paperwork with USCIS in advance, which is a major operational advantage over H-1B.