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Research Intern roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the Scientific Technician/Technologist category when work is supervised by and supports the work of professionals in natural, applied, or social sciences. Canadian citizens can apply at the border with no cap; Mexican citizens need a consular appointment. Employers file no petition with USCIS.
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This role is the library’s subject-matter expert in Foreign, International, and Comparative Law (FICL). The primary focus is providing high-level research support to specialized law school programs—such as Human Rights and Human Trafficking academies—while managing the library’s international law collections. It is a "scholar-librarian" role that balances complex, global research inquiries with faculty-facing instructional support.
Essential Functions
STU Libraries uses an all-around service model in which all librarians are expected to serve all students. Therefore, in addition to the specific duties listed below, this librarian will respond to all research and reference requests regardless of position and provide service to the entire STU community.
Foreign, International, and Comparative Law Librarian and Reference Duties
- Prepare instructional material and training sessions and participate in legal research instructional programs as requested or needed by law school faculty or student organizations.
- Keep statistics on faculty requests, reference, special projects, and other assignments.
- Provide direct support to the law school faculty and students for research, materials, and training requests, particularly those related to foreign and international law materials.
- Provide direct support to the Law School programs focused on foreign and international law, including the Human Rights LL.M./J.S.D. program, the Human Trafficking Academy, and other similarly situated programs.
- Provides general reference, directional, and research guidance service for foreign, comparative, or international law inquiries using both print and online resources.
- Provides complex reference & in-depth research searches for foreign, comparative, or international law inquiries using both print and online resources.
- Works within the Collection Development Policy guidelines to establish and maintain the foreign, comparative, and international law collection. Coordinates with the Director and Associate Director for Administration and Research Services when planning for changes and additions to the international law and foreign law collections.
- Reviews and evaluates advertisements, website information, and other sources for new titles and editions and makes recommendations on new purchases, replacements, updates, and removals from the collection.
- Participate in general Reference & Research services as part of regular workflow, including regular shifts at the reference desk.
- Generates subject-specific materials, such as research guides, as assigned.
Other duties
- Represent the Law Library in local, regional, and national meetings as requested.
- Serve on University and/or Law School Committees and participate in University and Law School events as requested.
- Keep informed of new trends in access services and the law profession.
- Recommend materials and services to Library Administration based upon current trends in use amongst faculty and students.
Competencies
- Working knowledge of Foreign and International Law materials.
- Strong and effective communication skills, both oral and written.
- Strong supervisory skills with the ability to manage and develop staff.
- Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work effectively with students and faculty from a wide diversity of backgrounds and educational experiences.
- Organizational, planning, and administrative skills, including the ability to work effectively on broad as well as detailed projects.
- Ability to work in a network environment, including working with an integrated library system.
- Knowledge and ability to work with legal databases and common law school and educational technologies, and the ability to design library instructional tools.
- Strong technical skills, interest in technology, and the ability to troubleshoot simple technology problems, failures, or deficiencies - expertise with law school technologies such as TWEN, Lexis Classroom, Canvas, is essential.
- Ability to understand library system technology that can be used to improve services, instruction efforts, and workflows.
- Strong service orientation and effective problem-solving skills.
- Be flexible with work assignments and work hours.
Supervisory Responsibility
This position does not have direct supervisory responsibility for any other position. This position may occasionally supervise non-professional staff, including work-study students, engaged by the Law Library public services department. This position may supervise student research assistants.
Work Environment/Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; push library carts full of books; climb on stands to shelf books. The employee must occasionally lift or move library materials and supplies, up to 30 pounds.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. This position occasionally requires schedule changes with weekend/evening hours.
Travel
Travel is primarily for Professional Development. The employee will be asked to represent the Law Library in local, regional, and national meetings as requested by the Library Director.
Education and Experience
M.L.S. from an A.L.A. accredited library school program is required.
J.D. from an accredited ABA institution is required.
Previous academic law library experience is strongly preferred. Two or more years of experience in law libraries is preferred.
Additional Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Summary
This role is the library’s subject-matter expert in Foreign, International, and Comparative Law (FICL). The primary focus is providing high-level research support to specialized law school programs—such as Human Rights and Human Trafficking academies—while managing the library’s international law collections. It is a "scholar-librarian" role that balances complex, global research inquiries with faculty-facing instructional support.
Essential Functions
STU Libraries uses an all-around service model in which all librarians are expected to serve all students. Therefore, in addition to the specific duties listed below, this librarian will respond to all research and reference requests regardless of position and provide service to the entire STU community.
Foreign, International, and Comparative Law Librarian and Reference Duties
- Prepare instructional material and training sessions and participate in legal research instructional programs as requested or needed by law school faculty or student organizations.
- Keep statistics on faculty requests, reference, special projects, and other assignments.
- Provide direct support to the law school faculty and students for research, materials, and training requests, particularly those related to foreign and international law materials.
- Provide direct support to the Law School programs focused on foreign and international law, including the Human Rights LL.M./J.S.D. program, the Human Trafficking Academy, and other similarly situated programs.
- Provides general reference, directional, and research guidance service for foreign, comparative, or international law inquiries using both print and online resources.
- Provides complex reference & in-depth research searches for foreign, comparative, or international law inquiries using both print and online resources.
- Works within the Collection Development Policy guidelines to establish and maintain the foreign, comparative, and international law collection. Coordinates with the Director and Associate Director for Administration and Research Services when planning for changes and additions to the international law and foreign law collections.
- Reviews and evaluates advertisements, website information, and other sources for new titles and editions and makes recommendations on new purchases, replacements, updates, and removals from the collection.
- Participate in general Reference & Research services as part of regular workflow, including regular shifts at the reference desk.
- Generates subject-specific materials, such as research guides, as assigned.
Other duties
- Represent the Law Library in local, regional, and national meetings as requested.
- Serve on University and/or Law School Committees and participate in University and Law School events as requested.
- Keep informed of new trends in access services and the law profession.
- Recommend materials and services to Library Administration based upon current trends in use amongst faculty and students.
Competencies
- Working knowledge of Foreign and International Law materials.
- Strong and effective communication skills, both oral and written.
- Strong supervisory skills with the ability to manage and develop staff.
- Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work effectively with students and faculty from a wide diversity of backgrounds and educational experiences.
- Organizational, planning, and administrative skills, including the ability to work effectively on broad as well as detailed projects.
- Ability to work in a network environment, including working with an integrated library system.
- Knowledge and ability to work with legal databases and common law school and educational technologies, and the ability to design library instructional tools.
- Strong technical skills, interest in technology, and the ability to troubleshoot simple technology problems, failures, or deficiencies - expertise with law school technologies such as TWEN, Lexis Classroom, Canvas, is essential.
- Ability to understand library system technology that can be used to improve services, instruction efforts, and workflows.
- Strong service orientation and effective problem-solving skills.
- Be flexible with work assignments and work hours.
Supervisory Responsibility
This position does not have direct supervisory responsibility for any other position. This position may occasionally supervise non-professional staff, including work-study students, engaged by the Law Library public services department. This position may supervise student research assistants.
Work Environment/Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; push library carts full of books; climb on stands to shelf books. The employee must occasionally lift or move library materials and supplies, up to 30 pounds.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. This position occasionally requires schedule changes with weekend/evening hours.
Travel
Travel is primarily for Professional Development. The employee will be asked to represent the Law Library in local, regional, and national meetings as requested by the Library Director.
Education and Experience
M.L.S. from an A.L.A. accredited library school program is required.
J.D. from an accredited ABA institution is required.
Previous academic law library experience is strongly preferred. Two or more years of experience in law libraries is preferred.
Additional Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Research Intern
Align your credentials to TN categories
Research Intern roles sit under Scientific Technician/Technologist on the TN visa list. Gather transcripts showing coursework in a natural, applied, or social science field before outreach, since border officers verify the credential match on the spot.
Target labs with established international hiring
University research departments, federal contract labs, and pharmaceutical R&D divisions regularly sponsor TN workers. Focus on postings that list TN explicitly or show prior international hires, which signals the HR team already understands the filing process.
Ask employers for a border-ready support letter
Canadian applicants self-petition at a port of entry, so your employer must provide a detailed offer letter stating your TN category, degree requirement, and supervision structure. Gaps in that letter are the most common reason for same-day denials.
Clarify supervision structure during the offer stage
TN Scientific Technician status requires you to work under a qualified professional. Confirm in writing who supervises your research and what credentials they hold; a vague reporting line can trigger an officer's request for additional documentation.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers
Search Migrate Mate to filter Research Intern openings by TN sponsorship availability. The platform surfaces employers already set up to file, cutting weeks off the time spent cold-applying to teams unfamiliar with the TN process.
Prepare for Mexican consular appointment logistics early
Mexican citizens cannot self-petition at the border and must schedule a consular interview. Book your appointment as soon as you have an offer letter; wait times at some consulates extend several weeks, which affects your start date negotiation.
Research Intern TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Research Intern role qualify for TN visa sponsorship?
Yes, if the role falls under the Scientific Technician/Technologist TN category. The work must involve applying theoretical knowledge in a natural, applied, or social science under the direct supervision of a professional in that field. Purely administrative or clerical research support duties do not qualify. Your offer letter must specify the supervisory structure and the scientific discipline involved.
How does TN visa sponsorship for Research Interns compare to H-1B?
TN has no annual lottery, no cap for Canadians, and no USCIS petition requirement for Canadian applicants, who can secure status at a port of entry the same day. H-1B visa requires winning a lottery with roughly a 25% selection rate and waiting up to a year for a start date. For Research Intern roles that fit the TN scientific technician category, TN is a faster and more predictable path than H-1B.
What documents does my employer need to provide for my TN application?
Your employer must supply a detailed support letter on company letterhead covering your job title, TN category, the specific science field involved, a description of duties, your qualifications, the supervising professional's credentials, your salary, and your anticipated period of employment. Canadian applicants present this letter directly to a CBP officer at the border. Mexican applicants submit it as part of the consular package.
Where can I find Research Intern jobs that already offer TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for Research Intern openings where employers have confirmed TN sponsorship availability. Targeting employers already familiar with TN filings saves time because their HR and legal teams won't need educating on the process before they can extend a qualifying offer.
Can I switch employers or extend my TN status in a Research Intern role?
Yes on both counts. Changing employers requires a new TN application since status is tied to a specific employer and job. Extensions are available in three-year increments with no statutory limit on renewals, provided you maintain a qualifying role and supervisory structure. Canadian citizens can extend at the border or through USCIS; Mexican citizens must extend through USCIS or a consular appointment.