Can You Get a TN Visa Without a Degree?

As a cross-border immigration lawyer based in Windsor, Ontario, Christina Loebach helps Canadian businesses and professionals secure U.S. work authorization under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA, formerly known as NAFTA). One of the most common questions applicants ask when exploring temporary work options in the United States is whether it is possible to qualify for a TN visa without holding a four-year bachelor's degree.

The short answer is yes, but only for specific occupational categories. While the baseline expectation under USMCA regulations is a university degree, the treaty explicitly provides alternative educational and professional credentials for select professions.