Read the general professional work overview
A Dunnottar applicant with a phased offer should explain the actual professional work at each stage. TN requires qualifying prearranged duties in a listed profession, eligible citizenship and the profession’s specific qualifications. A future role should not be used to disguise a different initial assignment.
Separate immediate duties from later possibilities
Hypothetical example: the offer begins with analysis and anticipates operational leadership later. Identify the real duties, employer and conditions for each stage. Have the occupational fit assessed without assuming the same title establishes the same profession throughout.
Keep the supporting records consistent
Use actual offer terms, pay, duration, citizenship and qualification records. Explain agency or client arrangements and ownership interests where relevant. Do not merge different versions of the role into a single description that no party can confirm.
Review changes before relying on the original process
Identify current status and relevant prior history and the appropriate petition, visa where required, or admission steps. An internal transition does not automatically authorize different duties. TD family work questions remain separate, because TD does not authorize employment.
What else is on your mind?
Is a matching job title enough for TN?Can years of experience replace a degree for TN?Can my own U.S. company employ me under TN?Can my spouse work if I hold TN status?Editorial source review: 2026-09-07. General preparation guidance, not an individual assessment.