TN Visa Underwriter Jobs
Underwriter roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's economist category when the position requires a bachelor's degree in finance, economics, or a related field. Canadian professionals enter at the border without a lottery; Mexican nationals apply at a U.S. consulate. Roles span insurance, mortgage, and commercial lending.
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Join a team that puts its People First! As a member of First American's family of companies, National Commercial Services provides single-point service for simple to multi-property/multi-state national commercial real estate transactions. Since 1889, First American (NYSE: FAF) has held an unwavering belief in its people. They are passionate about what they do, and we are equally passionate about fostering an environment where all feel welcome, supported, and empowered to be innovative and reach their full potential. Our inclusive, people-first culture has earned our company numerous accolades, including being named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list for eleven consecutive years. We have also earned awards as a best place to work for women, diversity and LGBTQ+ employees, and have been included on more than 50 regional best places to work lists. First American will always strive to be a great place to work, for all.
What We Do
Enable you to apply your passion for law and risk analysis to real estate transactions. If you excel in collaborating with others to assess possibilities and discover solutions, it may be time to combine your analytical rigor with a premier brand in the commercial real estate space. First American is looking to add a Commercial Underwriter/Commercial Underwriting Counsel to our growing team. This position plays a key role in transforming commercial real estate experience by empowering our employees and customers to deliver next-generation solutions and results.
What You’ll Do:
- Provide underwriting support, counsel, and authorization to company personnel and customers related to the issuance of real estate title insurance commitments and policies
- Utilize underwriting standards and guidelines within delegated authority limits, to underwrite the issuance of title insurance
- Provide guidance to company personnel in the performance of real estate settlement services
- Issue underwriting standards and guidelines in accordance with established company processes
What You’ll Bring:
- 5-7 years title underwriting experience, commercial experience preferred
- Law Degree required and admitted to practice law in state of employment (for Underwriting Counsel)
- Licensed to practice law, in good standing (for Underwriting Counsel)
- Must be familiar with real estate law
- Strong understanding of fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of real estate title and settlement process
- Strong analytical rigor and business acumen
- Strong negotiation skills and ability to provide alternative solutions or convey unpopular information with tact
- Ability to collaborate and act decisively; build relationships internally and externally
- Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task, prioritize and timely follow up
- Abstract thinking and creative solutions
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience required
What We Offer
By choice, we don’t simply accept individuality – we embrace it, we support it, and we thrive on it! Our People First culture is inclusive for all employees - not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it's the key to our success. We are proud to foster an authentic and inclusive workplace For All. You are free and encouraged to bring your entire, unique self to work. First American is an equal opportunity employer in every sense of the term.
Based on eligibility, First American offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO/paid sick leave and other great benefits like an employee stock purchase plan.
Who We Are
Join a team that puts its People First! As a member of First American's family of companies, National Commercial Services provides single-point service for simple to multi-property/multi-state national commercial real estate transactions. Since 1889, First American (NYSE: FAF) has held an unwavering belief in its people. They are passionate about what they do, and we are equally passionate about fostering an environment where all feel welcome, supported, and empowered to be innovative and reach their full potential. Our inclusive, people-first culture has earned our company numerous accolades, including being named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list for eleven consecutive years. We have also earned awards as a best place to work for women, diversity and LGBTQ+ employees, and have been included on more than 50 regional best places to work lists. First American will always strive to be a great place to work, for all.
What We Do
Enable you to apply your passion for law and risk analysis to real estate transactions. If you excel in collaborating with others to assess possibilities and discover solutions, it may be time to combine your analytical rigor with a premier brand in the commercial real estate space. First American is looking to add a Commercial Underwriter/Commercial Underwriting Counsel to our growing team. This position plays a key role in transforming commercial real estate experience by empowering our employees and customers to deliver next-generation solutions and results.
What You’ll Do:
- Provide underwriting support, counsel, and authorization to company personnel and customers related to the issuance of real estate title insurance commitments and policies
- Utilize underwriting standards and guidelines within delegated authority limits, to underwrite the issuance of title insurance
- Provide guidance to company personnel in the performance of real estate settlement services
- Issue underwriting standards and guidelines in accordance with established company processes
What You’ll Bring:
- 5-7 years title underwriting experience, commercial experience preferred
- Law Degree required and admitted to practice law in state of employment (for Underwriting Counsel)
- Licensed to practice law, in good standing (for Underwriting Counsel)
- Must be familiar with real estate law
- Strong understanding of fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of real estate title and settlement process
- Strong analytical rigor and business acumen
- Strong negotiation skills and ability to provide alternative solutions or convey unpopular information with tact
- Ability to collaborate and act decisively; build relationships internally and externally
- Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task, prioritize and timely follow up
- Abstract thinking and creative solutions
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience required
What We Offer
By choice, we don’t simply accept individuality – we embrace it, we support it, and we thrive on it! Our People First culture is inclusive for all employees - not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it's the key to our success. We are proud to foster an authentic and inclusive workplace For All. You are free and encouraged to bring your entire, unique self to work. First American is an equal opportunity employer in every sense of the term.
Based on eligibility, First American offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO/paid sick leave and other great benefits like an employee stock purchase plan.
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Frame your degree for TN eligibility
TN visa sponsorship for underwriters typically routes through the economist or financial analyst category. Confirm your bachelor's degree in economics, finance, or a related discipline maps cleanly to the job description before applying anywhere.
Target employers with recent visa filings
Search Migrate Mate for companies with recent visa filings in underwriter or financial analyst roles. These employers already have experience sponsoring work visas and are far more likely to move quickly through the TN sponsorship process. For Canadians, this means a faster support letter and smoother port-of-entry presentation; for Mexicans, quicker consulate processing of your application.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers
Search Migrate Mate to identify U.S. employers actively hiring underwriters with TN visa sponsorship. The platform surfaces employers by role and visa history, saving you the manual work of vetting each company's immigration track record.
Prepare a credential summary for your hiring manager
Many U.S. underwriting teams have never sponsored a TN visa. Bring a one-page summary explaining the USMCA basis, the documents your employer needs to provide, and that Canadians can apply at the port of entry the same day.
Get the offer letter language right before filing
Your employer's offer letter must specify the professional category, job duties, and duration of employment. A letter that just states your title without referencing the qualifying USMCA category is a common reason TN applications get questioned at the border.
Negotiate your start date around TN processing time
Canadian underwriters can request TN status at a U.S. port of entry with same-day results, but Mexican nationals wait for consular appointments. Build at least four to six weeks into your start date if you're applying at a consulate.
Underwriter TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does the underwriter role qualify for a TN visa?
Yes, underwriter positions can qualify under the TN economist category when the role requires a bachelor's degree in economics, finance, or a closely related field and the duties involve analyzing financial risk. The job offer and your credentials must both align with the USMCA's professional category definition. A generic underwriter title alone is not enough; the job description needs to reflect qualifying analytical duties.
How does TN visa sponsorship for underwriters compare to H-1B?
TN is generally faster and more predictable for underwriters than H-1B visa. There's no annual lottery, no cap for Canadian citizens, and Canadian applicants can get TN status approved at a U.S. port of entry the same day. H-1B requires USCIS petition processing that can take months. The trade-off is that TN requires you to remain in a qualifying professional category and doesn't provide a direct path to permanent residence.
What documents does a Canadian underwriter need at the border?
You'll need a valid Canadian passport, a detailed offer letter from your U.S. employer specifying the professional category and job duties, and evidence of your qualifying degree such as transcripts or a diploma. If your degree is in a field adjacent to economics or finance, a credential evaluation letter strengthens your case. USCIS does not process TN applications for Canadians; a CBP officer at the port of entry makes the decision.
How can I find U.S. employers who sponsor TN visas for underwriters?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. You can filter for underwriter roles at employers with confirmed TN or related visa sponsorship history, so you're not cold-applying to companies that will decline sponsorship at the offer stage. This is especially useful for insurance, mortgage, and commercial lending firms where sponsorship practices vary widely across employers.
Can Mexican underwriting professionals use the TN visa?
Yes, Mexican nationals can qualify for TN status as underwriters under the same USMCA economist category, but the process differs from Canada's. Mexican applicants must apply at a U.S. consulate in Mexico rather than a port of entry, and the annual TN allocation for Mexican nationals is capped. Allow four to six weeks for consular appointment scheduling when planning your start date with a prospective employer.