Read the general professional work overview
Compensation records can explain an employment proposal, but the TN assessment still concerns actual temporary listed professional work and the applicant’s qualifications. Keep those evidence categories distinct.
Describe the work behind the payment
Hypothetical example: an offer includes base pay and an incentive tied to customer results. Identify actual tasks, deliverables and the employer rather than inferring the profession from the pay arrangement. Eligible Canadian or Mexican citizenship and a listed profession’s requirements cannot be replaced by a compensation figure.
Provide the actual credential records
Assess the exact listing and any permitted qualification alternative. Degrees from institutions outside Canada, Mexico and the United States require a reliable foreign credential evaluation. Employer reimbursement for education or a statement that the applicant is highly skilled does not establish the required qualification or separate U.S. practice authority.
Explain the real employer and ownership
Identify who employs the applicant, who receives services and relevant ownership or control. Services to a U.S. entity solely owned or controlled by the applicant are outside the permitted TN arrangement; foreign ownership alone is not a blanket disqualification. A payroll entry or advance does not itself resolve eligibility or authorize the proposed work.
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.