TN Visa Overview

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By: Brian D. Zuccaro

Attorney at Law
Serotte Reich & Wilson
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Buffalo, NY 14202
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TN Visa – Physiotherapist / Physical Therapist

 

NAFTA Requirements for TN Visa as a Physiotherapist / Physical Therapist.


To qualify for TN visa status under NAFTA as a Physiotherapist / Physical Therapist, an applicant must possess one of the following:

  1. Bachelor’s degree;
  2. Licenciatura Degree; or
  3. State / provincial license.

The term “state/provincial license” is defined as “any document issued by a state, provincial, or federal government, as the case may be, or under its authority, but not by a local government, that permits a person to engage in a regulated activity or profession.” See 8 C.F.R. § 214.6 (c) and n.2.

Health Care Worker Certificate (Visa Screen) Requirement.

Individuals applying for TN visa status under the Physiotherapist / Physical Therapist category may have to obtain a Health Care Worker (Visa Screen) certificate before they are able to obtain TN visa status.

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Revised March 29, 2009.