TN Visa IT Project Manager Jobs
IT Project Manager roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's Management Consultant category, making them one of the more widely available TN-eligible positions in U.S. tech. Canadian citizens can secure status at the port of entry without a lottery. Mexican citizens require a consular appointment. Employers file no petition with USCIS for Canadians.
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- Serves as counsel for an assigned departmental or functional area, or within a defined area of law.
- With guidance from senior lawyers, provides legal advice and counsel to management and associates on a range of corporate and business issues.
- With guidance from senior lawyers, engages with business leaders to understand direction, changes and objectives; provides advice on potential legal issues or challenges.
- Enforces Legal policies and procedures.
- With guidance or in partnership with senior lawyers, presents training to internal clients on specified legal topics.
- Collaborates with supported Finance & Accounting, Sales & Sales Excellence, Corporate Operations, Engineering / Product Development, Marketing & Communications and/or others, to ensure that product offerings, business dealings and agreements are legally compliant and protective of the company’s interests.
May provide service and advice within or across areas described below.
- Works with supported stakeholders, helping ensure their understanding of and support for internal checks, controls and related governance standards.
- Supports all governance functions and creation of public filings.
- Supports entity management and maintenance.
- Monitors legislative and agency pronouncements, publications and activities.
- Assists in researching, tracking and updating privacy and data regulation related notices, policies, standards, guidelines and processes.
- Works with internal teams to understand business objectives and address potential privacy issues and considerations.
- Advises internal teams to ensure compliance with privacy regulations.
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Assists with development of public policy-related position papers, presentations and other documentation.
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Participates in new product development process reviews to ascertain compliance with IP policies and methodologies, and to develop IP for the organization.
- Participates in patent searches and evaluations in support of new product development.
- Supports efforts to evaluate potential third-party infringement of Unisys IP.
- Supports senior lawyers in IP disputes and litigation.
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Participates in trademark searches in support of new marks/rebranding.
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Engages with HR teams and management to understand and help address a variety of employment and labor issues, including recruiting, hiring, associate relations, equal employment opportunity compliance and issues associated with contingent workers.
- Supports broader organizational policy development, evaluation and related initiatives from an employment law / legal perspective.
- Supports efforts to address disputes within designated area of responsibility, working with outside counsel and internal teams.
- Supports internal investigations and manages administrative matters associated with litigation.
- Participates in / support subpoena response.
- Maintains accurate reporting of all in-house litigation, disputes, subpoenas and bankruptcy including upcoming deadlines, matter statuses, opening and closing and each matter submitted to outside counsel, defense matters, and judgements sent to collection.
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Supports eDiscovery functions for cases.
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Helps draft, negotiate and interpret commercial contracts.
- In partnership with more senior counsel, reviews, advises on and negotiates a variety of commercial contracts, including contracts covering software licensing, SaaS, professional services and online terms and conditions.
- Partners with internal business associates to develop and execute action plans to resolve issues presented in contract negotiations.
- Provides advice on operational legal topics, including data strategy and data licensing.
You will be successful in this role if you have:
- BA/BS degree
- US Law Degree and 5-7 years’ relevant experience OR equivalent combination of education and experience
- Public Sector experience required
- Technology Industry experience preferred
This role may require access to export-controlled commodities and technology. Therefore, to conform to U.S. export control regulations, applicant should be eligible for any required authorizations from the U.S. Government.
Unisys is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that considers all qualified applicants without regard to age, caste, citizenship, color, disability, family medical history, family status, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, parental status, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, veteran status or any other category protected by law.
This commitment includes our efforts to provide for all those who seek to express interest in employment the opportunity to participate without barriers. If you are a US job seeker unable to review the job opportunities herein, or cannot otherwise complete your expression of interest, without additional assistance and would like to discuss a request for reasonable accommodation, please contact our Global Recruiting organization at GlobalRecruiting@unisys.com or alternatively Toll Free: 888-560-1782 (Prompt 4). US job seekers can find more information about Unisys’ EEO commitment here.
What success looks like in this role:
- Serves as counsel for an assigned departmental or functional area, or within a defined area of law.
- With guidance from senior lawyers, provides legal advice and counsel to management and associates on a range of corporate and business issues.
- With guidance from senior lawyers, engages with business leaders to understand direction, changes and objectives; provides advice on potential legal issues or challenges.
- Enforces Legal policies and procedures.
- With guidance or in partnership with senior lawyers, presents training to internal clients on specified legal topics.
- Collaborates with supported Finance & Accounting, Sales & Sales Excellence, Corporate Operations, Engineering / Product Development, Marketing & Communications and/or others, to ensure that product offerings, business dealings and agreements are legally compliant and protective of the company’s interests.
May provide service and advice within or across areas described below.
- Works with supported stakeholders, helping ensure their understanding of and support for internal checks, controls and related governance standards.
- Supports all governance functions and creation of public filings.
- Supports entity management and maintenance.
- Monitors legislative and agency pronouncements, publications and activities.
- Assists in researching, tracking and updating privacy and data regulation related notices, policies, standards, guidelines and processes.
- Works with internal teams to understand business objectives and address potential privacy issues and considerations.
- Advises internal teams to ensure compliance with privacy regulations.
-
Assists with development of public policy-related position papers, presentations and other documentation.
-
Participates in new product development process reviews to ascertain compliance with IP policies and methodologies, and to develop IP for the organization.
- Participates in patent searches and evaluations in support of new product development.
- Supports efforts to evaluate potential third-party infringement of Unisys IP.
- Supports senior lawyers in IP disputes and litigation.
-
Participates in trademark searches in support of new marks/rebranding.
-
Engages with HR teams and management to understand and help address a variety of employment and labor issues, including recruiting, hiring, associate relations, equal employment opportunity compliance and issues associated with contingent workers.
- Supports broader organizational policy development, evaluation and related initiatives from an employment law / legal perspective.
- Supports efforts to address disputes within designated area of responsibility, working with outside counsel and internal teams.
- Supports internal investigations and manages administrative matters associated with litigation.
- Participates in / support subpoena response.
- Maintains accurate reporting of all in-house litigation, disputes, subpoenas and bankruptcy including upcoming deadlines, matter statuses, opening and closing and each matter submitted to outside counsel, defense matters, and judgements sent to collection.
-
Supports eDiscovery functions for cases.
-
Helps draft, negotiate and interpret commercial contracts.
- In partnership with more senior counsel, reviews, advises on and negotiates a variety of commercial contracts, including contracts covering software licensing, SaaS, professional services and online terms and conditions.
- Partners with internal business associates to develop and execute action plans to resolve issues presented in contract negotiations.
- Provides advice on operational legal topics, including data strategy and data licensing.
You will be successful in this role if you have:
- BA/BS degree
- US Law Degree and 5-7 years’ relevant experience OR equivalent combination of education and experience
- Public Sector experience required
- Technology Industry experience preferred
This role may require access to export-controlled commodities and technology. Therefore, to conform to U.S. export control regulations, applicant should be eligible for any required authorizations from the U.S. Government.
Unisys is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that considers all qualified applicants without regard to age, caste, citizenship, color, disability, family medical history, family status, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, parental status, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, veteran status or any other category protected by law.
This commitment includes our efforts to provide for all those who seek to express interest in employment the opportunity to participate without barriers. If you are a US job seeker unable to review the job opportunities herein, or cannot otherwise complete your expression of interest, without additional assistance and would like to discuss a request for reasonable accommodation, please contact our Global Recruiting organization at GlobalRecruiting@unisys.com or alternatively Toll Free: 888-560-1782 (Prompt 4). US job seekers can find more information about Unisys’ EEO commitment here.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as an IT Project Manager
Frame your credentials around management consulting
TN visa status for IT Project Managers is granted under the Management Consultant category, not a standalone IT classification. Your resume and any credential documents should explicitly connect your role to organizational consulting functions, not just technical delivery.
Request a support letter before accepting any offer
Your employer must provide a detailed support letter describing your duties, consulting relationship, and qualifications before you cross the border or attend a consular appointment. Vague letters are the most common reason CBP denies TN entry for this role.
Target employers with dedicated immigration HR contacts
Larger tech firms, consulting houses, and enterprise software companies typically have in-house immigration teams familiar with TN documentation. Ask during the offer stage whether the company has handled TN status before, specifically for project management roles.
Search TN-specific job listings using Migrate Mate
General job boards don't filter for TN visa sponsorship. Migrate Mate surfaces IT Project Manager roles at employers already open to TN candidates, so you're not cold-applying to companies that will stall on visa paperwork.
Verify your degree field maps to the TN category
CBP officers check that your degree aligns with the consulting or management function described in the support letter. A computer science or business degree typically satisfies this, but an unrelated field may require additional documentation showing equivalency.
Plan your Mexican consular appointment around processing timelines
Mexican citizens must apply at a U.S. consulate rather than at the port of entry. Consular appointment availability varies by city and season, so align your offer acceptance and start date with realistic scheduling windows, not the date your employer wants you to begin.
IT Project Manager TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does the IT Project Manager role actually qualify for TN status?
Yes, but the classification depends on how the role is documented, not just the job title. TN status for this position falls under the Management Consultant category. The employer's support letter must describe duties that involve providing advisory or consulting services to the organization, not purely internal operational management. CBP officers evaluate the letter, not the job title.
How does TN compare to H-1B for IT Project Manager positions?
TN has no annual lottery and no cap for Canadian citizens, which means you can pursue roles year-round without waiting for an April registration window. H-1B visa requires employer sponsorship through a lottery with roughly a one-in-four selection rate. TN status is also faster to obtain for Canadians, who can receive approval at the port of entry the same day. The tradeoff is that TN does not lead directly to a green card the way H-1B can.
Where can I find IT Project Manager jobs that explicitly offer TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lists IT Project Manager positions at employers who have already indicated openness to TN visa candidates. Most general job boards don't surface visa sponsorship status, so you end up filtering manually or discovering late in the process that a company won't support TN. Starting with a TN-focused search saves significant time.
Can I switch employers while on TN status as an IT Project Manager?
Yes, but you need new TN authorization tied to the new employer before you start working. Canadian citizens can obtain this at a port of entry with a new support letter from the incoming employer. Mexican citizens need a new consular appointment. You cannot simply transfer TN status the way H-1B portability works under AC21. Plan for a gap between offer acceptance and your actual start date.
What documentation do I need from my employer to enter on TN status?
You need a support letter on company letterhead that details your job title, the consulting nature of your duties, your qualifications, your proposed start date, and your salary. For Canadian citizens, this letter plus your credential documents go directly to CBP at the port of entry. For Mexican citizens, these documents accompany your DS-160 application for the consular appointment. Missing or vague letters are the leading cause of TN denial for this role.