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Software Developer roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under USMCA for Canadian and Mexican professionals with a degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field. Canadian citizens can apply directly at the port of entry with no lottery and no cap. Mexican citizens apply through a U.S. consulate.
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Trade snowy winters for southern barbeque and sunshine! At Ozer Engineering, we take on the vital structural work that transforms aging homes and buildings. For 15 years, we’ve partnered with homeowners, realtors, and building owners to keep families safely rooted in their homes through historic rehabilitation, adaptive reuse, and community-focused engineering. We are actively expanding and seeking a skilled foreign structural engineer ready to make a real community impact while helping us design the future of local co-op housing.
TN Visa & Relocation Support
Hassle-Free Processing: We provide a comprehensive TN Visa Support Letter so Canadian or Mexican citizens can secure visa approval directly at the border or consulate with zero H-1B lottery delays.
Licensure Pathway: You will work alongside our on-staff licensed Professional Engineer (PE) who seals plans, allowing you to hit the ground running while we support your NCEES credential evaluation and U.S. PE licensing process.
Memphis Market: A salary of $90,000–$100,000 USD in Memphis offers an incredible quality of life and home-buying power compared to major Canadian, other American, or Mexican metro markets. We do not have state income tax in Tennessee.
What You’ll Do
Turn site conditions into complete structural solutions across wood, masonry, steel, and concrete.
Develop structural drawings in Revit/CAD and produce calculations, details, and specifications.
Lead projects from initial client consult through completion, collaborating with property owners, architects, and contractors.
Perform hands-on field assessments, including inspecting historic foundations and navigating tight crawlspaces (down to 18 inches).
Mentor junior team members and help shape our firm’s long-term community housing initiatives.
What You’ll Bring
Education: A Bachelor’s degree (B.Sc., B.Eng., or Licenciatura) in Civil or Structural Engineering from an accredited institution (mandatory for TN status).
Experience: 3–8 years of structural engineering design experience (residential or small-to-midsize commercial preferred). P.Eng (Canada) or Cédula Profesional (Mexico) is needed.
Technical Skills: Proficiency in structural modeling, manual calculations, and CAD/Revit drafting.
Mindset: Strong client communication skills, field adaptability, creativity, and a commitment to affordable housing equity.
What We Offer
Salary: $90,000–$100,000 USD base + performance bonus eligibility at 90 days and annual profit-sharing.
Work-Life Balance: 40-hour work week with an option for a 4-day workweek (four 10-hour days) after your 90-day onboarding period.
Benefits: 3 weeks PTO, 8 paid federal holidays, 100% 401(k) match up to 3% (plus 50% match on the next 2%).
Perks: Company-paid travel expenses/mileage, company parking, and inspection tech (drones and robots).
Location: Downtown Memphis office within walking distance of the Mississippi River and Beale Street - hit the Riverwalk at lunch or a Grizzlies game after work!
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Software Developer
Gather credentials that match your role
TN visa status requires your degree field to align specifically with software development, not just technology broadly. A computer science or engineering degree is straightforward. If yours is in a related field, prepare a credential evaluation and a letter explaining the connection to your job duties.
Target employers experienced with visa sponsorship
Not every tech employer knows TN visa requirements. Prioritize companies with recent visa filing experience. Employers who have sponsored work visas before—whether H-1B visa, E-3 visa, or green card applications—typically understand visa-sponsored hiring and can move quickly. This saves you from educating a recruiter from scratch about TN eligibility and the support letter process.
Frame your offer letter around specialty occupation
The offer letter is your strongest TN document. Make sure it states your title, describes duties requiring at least a bachelor's degree in a specific technical field, confirms you're a Canadian or Mexican citizen, and lists your start date. Vague duty descriptions get challenged at the border.
Ask about Canadian port-of-entry processing early
If you're Canadian, you don't need to wait for USCIS approval. You can present your TN package at any land border crossing or preclearance airport on day one. Confirm your employer knows this and has prepared a support letter before your start date.
Search for sponsorship-ready roles on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter software developer jobs specifically listed with TN visa sponsorship. The platform surfaces roles from employers already open to TN candidates, so you're not cold-applying to postings that won't move forward once your status comes up.
Prepare your support letter before your interview
Your employer will need to prepare a support letter documenting your qualifications and the job requirements for your software developer role. For Canadian applicants, you'll present this letter at the U.S. border or port of entry during your TN admission; for Mexican applicants, your employer submits it with your consulate application. Make sure HR has all necessary documentation ready before your port of entry appointment or consulate interview.
Software Developer TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a software developer role qualify for TN visa status?
Yes, software developer roles qualify under the USMCA professional category when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, engineering, or a closely related field. The job duties must genuinely require that specialized knowledge. Roles where any technical background is acceptable, regardless of field, are harder to support under TN requirements.
How does the TN visa compare to the H-1B for software developers?
For software developers who are Canadian or Mexican citizens, TN status is significantly more predictable than H-1B. There's no lottery, no annual cap for Canadians, and Canadians can get approval at the port of entry on the same day. H-1B requires USCIS petition approval and a lottery selection that most applicants don't clear in any given year.
Where can I find software developer jobs that already offer TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. You can filter software developer roles by TN visa sponsorship so you're only seeing positions from employers who have confirmed they'll support TN candidates. That eliminates the guesswork of applying to postings that stall once your immigration status becomes part of the conversation.
Can a Mexican software developer apply for TN status the same way as a Canadian?
No. Canadian citizens can apply for TN status at a U.S. port of entry or preclearance location and typically receive same-day approval. Mexican citizens must apply for a TN visa at a U.S. consulate in Mexico before traveling. Both nationalities qualify under USMCA, but the process and timeline differ meaningfully between the two.
What happens to my TN status if I change software developer jobs?
TN status is employer-specific. If you change employers, your new employer must provide a new support letter for you to present at the port of entry (for Canadian citizens) or at a U.S. consulate (for Mexican citizens). You cannot simply carry your existing TN approval from one employer to another—each position requires a fresh TN authorization with your new employer's documentation.