TN Visa Planner Jobs

Planner roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's Urban and Regional Planner category, covering land use, transportation, environmental, and community development positions. Canadian citizens can apply at the port of entry without a cap; Mexican citizens need a U.S. consular appointment. A bachelor's degree in urban planning or a related field is required.

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Overview

Open Jobs18+
Work Type94% On-site
Top LocationTampa, FL
Most JobsVeolia

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SCAN Health Plan
Bilingual Korean Nurse Care Planner - RN
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SCAN Health Plan
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Bilingual Korean Nurse Care Planner - RN
SCAN Health Plan
Los Angeles, California
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Caregiving & Elderly Support
$38 - $61/hr
Hybrid
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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H W Lochner
Senior Traffic Engineer/Transportation Planner
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H W Lochner
Added 2w ago
Senior Traffic Engineer/Transportation Planner
H W Lochner
Tampa, Florida
Specialized Engineering
Civil & Structural Engineering
Project & Program Management
Engineering (Non-Software)
Civil Engineering
Project Management
On-Site
Bachelor's
201-500

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Pond & Company
Urban Planner III
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Pond & Company
Added 2w ago
Urban Planner III
Pond & Company
Atlanta, Georgia
$77k - $118k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
501-1,000

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Ulteig
Senior Urban Planner
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Ulteig
Added 1mo ago
Senior Urban Planner
Ulteig
Los Angeles, California
Project & Program Management
Partnerships & Business Development
Specialized Engineering
Project Management
Business Development
Environmental Engineering
$119k - $161k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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Stantec
Urban Planner
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Stantec
Added 1mo ago
Urban Planner
Stantec
Washington, Washington DC
Project & Program Management
Consulting & Professional Services
Project Management
$72k - $100k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Tips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Planner

Verify your degree meets specialty requirements

TN visa sponsorship for Planner roles requires a degree in urban planning, regional planning, or a closely related field like geography or environmental studies. A general business or public administration degree alone won't satisfy CBP's specialty occupation standard for this category.

Target employers with active land use portfolios

Municipal planning departments, regional transportation authorities, and environmental consulting firms hire Planners regularly and are familiar with TN documentation requirements. Private developers and infrastructure contractors also sponsor but may need more guidance on the filing process.

Search TN-sponsoring employers through Migrate Mate

Use Migrate Mate to filter Planner job listings by employers with TN visa sponsorship history. This cuts out the guesswork of cold-applying to employers who won't engage with international candidates at the offer stage.

Get your employer support letter precisely worded

CBP officers at the port of entry review your employer's support letter carefully. It must explicitly name the TN Planner category, describe your duties as planning-specific, state your degree field, and confirm full-time or part-time status and compensation.

Prepare for Mexican nationals to file through consular processing

If you're a Mexican citizen, you'll apply at a U.S. consulate rather than a port of entry, which adds scheduling lead time. Book your appointment early and confirm the consulate accepts TN visa applications, as not all locations process them.

Clarify consultant and contract roles before accepting an offer

TN status requires a legitimate employer-employee or client-contractor relationship, not self-employment. If your Planner role is structured as a consulting engagement, confirm with your employer that the arrangement satisfies CBP's definition of a valid employment relationship.

Planner TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions

Does the Planner job title qualify for TN visa status?

Yes. The TN visa includes Urban and Regional Planner as an explicitly listed USMCA professional category. Your job duties must align with planning functions such as land use analysis, zoning review, transportation planning, or community development. Titles like Project Planner, Transportation Planner, or Environmental Planner typically qualify as long as the underlying work is planning-specific and your degree matches.

How does the TN visa compare to H-1B for Planner roles?

TN is far more practical for Planner roles. There's no annual lottery, no cap for Canadian citizens, and no multi-month wait for USCIS adjudication. Canadians can receive TN status at the port of entry the same day. H-1B visa requires your employer to file months in advance and enter you into a randomized selection process, with no guarantee of approval even if you're fully qualified.

Can I use Migrate Mate to find Planner jobs with TN sponsorship?

Yes. Migrate Mate is built specifically to connect Canadian and Mexican professionals with U.S. employers who sponsor TN visas. You can search Planner roles filtered by TN sponsorship, skipping employers who won't support international candidates. This is especially useful if you're targeting planning roles in municipal government, consulting, or infrastructure sectors where sponsorship openness varies significantly.

What documents do I need to bring to the port of entry for a TN Planner application?

You'll need a valid Canadian passport, a support letter from your U.S. employer on company letterhead that describes your Planner duties and confirms your TN category, and proof of your qualifying degree such as a diploma or transcript. CBP may also ask for a credential evaluation if your degree was issued outside North America. Bring originals, not just digital copies.

Can I change employers while on TN status as a Planner?

Yes, but your TN status is tied to your current employer. Before starting with a new employer, you need a new TN approval, either at the port of entry with fresh documentation or through a USCIS change of employer filing. You can't begin work for the new employer until the new TN is approved, so time the transition carefully to avoid any gap in authorized work status.