TN Visa Software Engineer Intern Jobs
Software Engineer Intern roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's Computer Systems Analyst category, but the degree-to-role match is what most employers get wrong. Canadian citizens can secure status at the border; Mexican citizens apply at a U.S. consulate. Your offer letter and credentials need to align precisely with the category definition.
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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 Engineer Intern
Align your transcript to the TN category
TN visa sponsorship for software engineering roles hinges on a declared Computer Systems Analyst classification. Your degree field must map to computer science, software engineering, or a closely related discipline. A general business or IT management degree often triggers denial at the port of entry.
Target employers with recent visa filings
Canadian and Mexican professionals should prioritize companies that have recent visa filings and demonstrated experience with work visa sponsorship. Employers experienced with visa sponsorship are typically more familiar with supporting international candidates in technical positions. For TN visas, the process is streamlined: Canadian applicants present an employer support letter at the U.S. port of entry, while Mexican applicants submit one to a U.S. consulate—no government filing or prevailing wage requirements apply.
Get your offer letter language right
The offer letter is your primary TN document. It must explicitly state the job title, the TN category being claimed, a prearranged internship duration, and your qualifying degree. Vague language like 'software support' instead of 'systems analysis' gives CBP grounds to refuse entry.
Prepare for the part-time internship question
CBP officers sometimes question whether a part-time intern role constitutes prearranged full-time employment. Your employer should confirm in writing that the internship is a structured program with defined hours and a start and end date, not ad hoc project work.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers
Filtering job listings for TN-specific sponsorship is time-consuming without the right tool. Migrate Mate surfaces Software Engineer Intern roles from employers who explicitly support TN visa candidates, so you're not cold-applying to companies unfamiliar with the category.
Confirm your employer's E-Verify enrollment before signing
Some internship programs, especially at federal contractors, require E-Verify enrollment as a condition of employment. Mexican TN applicants should confirm this before accepting an offer, since E-Verify processes are initiated by the employer, not USCIS, and delays can affect your start date.
Software Engineer Intern TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Software Engineer Intern role actually qualify for a TN visa?
Yes, if the role is classified under the Computer Systems Analyst TN category and your degree is in a directly related field like computer science or software engineering. The internship must be prearranged with a defined scope. Roles framed as general IT support or administrative tech work are more likely to be challenged at the port of entry.
How does TN compare to H-1B for Software Engineer Intern positions?
TN has no annual lottery and no cap for Canadian citizens, so you can secure status the same day at a port of entry. H-1B visa requires employer sponsorship through a lottery with a March registration window and an October 1 start date at the earliest. For an internship with a specific start date, TN is almost always the faster and more predictable path for qualifying Canadian and Mexican professionals.
Can I search for Software Engineer Intern jobs that already support TN sponsorship?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically for employers who support TN visa candidates, including Software Engineer Intern roles. That's more useful than applying broadly and asking about sponsorship during screening calls, which often leads to rejections from HR teams unfamiliar with TN classification.
What documents does my employer need to provide for TN sponsorship?
Your employer needs to issue an offer letter that states the TN visa category, job duties consistent with Computer Systems Analyst work, the internship's duration, and your qualifying academic credentials. For Canadian citizens, no petition is filed with USCIS. You present the letter along with your degree and passport directly to CBP at a land border or preclearance airport.
Is there a cap on how long a Software Engineer Intern can hold TN status?
Each TN admission is granted for up to three years. There's no cumulative cap, and TN status can be renewed indefinitely in three-year increments as long as you maintain a qualifying employer and role. For internships shorter than three years, your I-94 will typically reflect the internship end date rather than the full three-year window.