TN Visa Solutions Architect Manager Jobs
Solutions Architect Manager roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA treaty's Computer Systems Analyst category, covering Canadians without a cap or lottery and Mexicans within the annual allocation. Your employer will provide a written support letter outlining your role and qualifications, which you'll present at a U.S. port of entry (Canadians) or U.S. consulate (Mexicans) as part of your TN application.
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Get Access To All JobsWhat 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.
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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.
-
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 a Solutions Architect Manager
Frame your credentials around specialty occupation
Your degree must map directly to computer systems analysis or a closely related field. A general business or management degree alone won't satisfy the TN visa category, so prepare a credential evaluation that connects your academic background to the technical architecture scope of the role.
Request a scope-of-work letter from employers
TN petitions require a detailed support letter describing your specific duties, not just a job title. Ask your hiring manager to specify architecture design, cross-functional team leadership, and technical strategy responsibilities so CBP or USCIS can confirm alignment with the Computer Systems Analyst category.
Target employers with recent visa filings
Companies that have previously sponsored work visas for technical roles already understand visa sponsorship processes. Targeting these employers reduces delays caused by legal teams learning TN requirements for the first time during your offer negotiation.
Negotiate TN filing before your start date
Unlike H-1B visa, TN status can be obtained at a Canadian port of entry on the same day you travel. Structure your start date to allow at least two weeks after your employer prepares your support letter so there's time to present it at the border and you aren't starting in an unauthorized status.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers
Searching broadly for Solutions Architect Manager roles won't surface which employers are experienced with visa sponsorship. Migrate Mate filters job listings by employer visa filing activity, so you can direct your applications to companies with recent work visa filings who understand the sponsorship process for similar roles.
Prepare for Mexican national allocation limits
Mexican citizens face an annual TN cap, unlike Canadians who have no numerical limit. If you're a Mexican national approaching the annual allocation cycle, time your application early in the fiscal year and have your employer confirm they can file before allocations are exhausted.
Solutions Architect Manager TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Solutions Architect Manager role qualify for TN visa status?
Yes, provided the role maps to the Computer Systems Analyst TN category and requires a bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, information systems, or a related technical field. The key is that your duties must center on systems analysis and technical architecture, not purely administrative management. A strong employer support letter documenting these technical responsibilities is essential for CBP or USCIS to approve your petition.
How does TN compare to H-1B for Solutions Architect Manager positions?
TN has no lottery, no annual cap for Canadians, and can be obtained at a Canadian port of entry the same day you travel. H-1B requires a lottery registration each spring, a multi-month wait, and USCIS adjudication. For qualified Canadian professionals in this role, TN is faster and more predictable. Mexican nationals face an annual TN allocation, so timing matters, but TN still avoids the H-1B lottery entirely.
What documents does my employer need to file my TN petition?
Your employer prepares a support letter on company letterhead describing your title, duties, salary, and employment period. You'll also need your degree credentials and, if your institution is outside the U.S., a credential evaluation confirming equivalency to a U.S. bachelor's degree in a qualifying technical field. For Canadians, you can present this support letter package directly at a U.S. port of entry. For Mexicans, the same documentation is submitted through a U.S. consulate as part of the visa application process.
Can I search for Solutions Architect Manager jobs that already offer TN sponsorship?
Most standard job boards don't filter by visa sponsorship type, which means you'll spend time applying to roles where the employer may not be experienced with work visa sponsorship. Migrate Mate is built specifically for this, letting you search Solutions Architect Manager listings filtered by employers with recent visa filings, so your applications go to employers already familiar with sponsoring work visas. Since TN sponsorship requires only an employer support letter and presentation at the port of entry—no government filing or certification process—working with an experienced employer makes the process smoother.
What happens if my Solutions Architect Manager duties shift after TN approval?
TN status is tied to the specific duties described in your original petition. If your role expands significantly into areas not covered in your support letter, such as a shift from technical architecture into pure executive management, your employer should file an amended TN petition before those duties change. Operating outside your approved scope creates compliance risk and could affect your ability to renew.