Read the general professional work overview
A translated diploma makes its wording accessible; it does not itself determine the qualification required by a TN profession. Identify the actual credential and institution before commissioning preparation.
Assess the profession and genuine qualification
Hypothetical example: the applicant holds a degree with a title unfamiliar to the employer. TN requires eligible Canadian or Mexican citizenship and qualifying temporary listed professional work. Review the precise credential rule and permitted alternatives instead of translating the degree into a qualification it does not establish.
Keep evaluation and language tasks distinct
Degrees from institutions outside Canada, Mexico and the United States require a reliable foreign credential evaluation. Translating the diploma does not replace that evaluation. Identify the actual source institution rather than assuming the document’s language decides whether evaluation is required; relevant U.S. practice licensing is another question.
Explain the actual work and arrangement
Preserve genuine duties, employer records and ownership facts. 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. Follow the relevant process instructions rather than treating a completed translation package as work permission.
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.