Read the general eligibility basics overview
An assignment from a Canadian service company does not itself establish the worker’s eligibility for TN. Identify actual citizenship, employment and proposed work as separate facts.
Read the individual record before the company label
Hypothetical example: a Canadian permanent resident works for a Canadian provider with U.S. customers. TN requires eligible Canadian or Mexican citizenship; permanent residence alone does not establish it. The provider’s incorporation or customer network cannot replace the applicant’s actual nationality.
Examine the route without manufacturing relationships
L-1 requires qualifying organizations, the relevant foreign employment and managerial, executive or specialized-knowledge work. An unrelated customer relationship is not itself a parent, branch, subsidiary or affiliate relationship. E-2 needs treaty nationality and a qualifying investment and enterprise, not simply a Canadian business address.
Identify the appropriate individual process
Use actual citizenship and classification to assess visa and admission requirements. A provider’s general travel instructions may not fit every employee. A paid assignment or possible future citizenship change does not establish current U.S. work permission.
What else is on your mind?
Does Canadian permanent residence give me access to TN?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?Editorial source review: 2026-09-07. General preparation guidance, not an individual assessment.