Canada offers several business immigration options for individuals who want to start or invest in a business in the country. These options include the following:
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NAFTA/USMCA TN Visa Professions List with minimum education requirements and alternative credentials:
| Profession | Minimum Educational Requirements & Alternative Credentials |
|---|---|
| Accountant | - Baccalaureate or Licenciatura degree - OR CPA, CA, CGA, or CMA certification - Experience in seminars/business training preferred. |
| Architect | - Baccalaureate or Licenciatura degree - OR State/provincial license. |
| Computer Systems Analyst | - Baccalaureate or Licenciatura degree - OR Post-Secondary Diploma/Certificate + 3 years of experience. |
| Lawyer (incl. Québec Notary) | - LL.B, J.D., L.L.L., B.C.L., or Licenciatura degree (5-year program) - OR Membership in a state/provincial bar. |
| Management Consultant | - Baccalaureate or Licenciatura degree - OR 5 years of professional experience in the consulting field. |
| Librarian | - Master of Library Science (MLS) - OR Bachelor of Library Science (BLS) requiring another bachelor’s degree as a prerequisite. |
| Mathematician (incl. Statistician) | - Baccalaureate or Licenciatura degree. |
| Industrial Designer | - Baccalaureate or Licenciatura degree - OR Post-Secondary Diploma/Certificate + 3 years of experience. |
| Landscape Architect | - Baccalaureate or Licenciatura degree. |
| Hotel Manager | - Degree in hotel/restaurant management - OR Diploma/Certificate in hotel/restaurant management + 3 years of experience. |
| Forester | - Baccalaureate or Licenciatura degree - OR State/provincial license. |
| Disaster Relief Insurance Claims Adjuster | - Degree + specialized disaster relief training - OR 3 years of claims adjustment experience + disaster relief training. |
| Economist | - Baccalaureate or Licenciatura degree. |
| Engineer | - Baccalaureate or Licenciatura degree - OR State/provincial license. |
| Graphic Designer | - Baccalaureate or Licenciatura degree - OR Post-Secondary Diploma + 3 years of experience. |
| Research Assistant (post-secondary) | - Baccalaureate or Licenciatura degree. |
| Interior Designer | - Baccalaureate or Licenciatura degree - OR Post-Secondary Diploma/Certificate + 3 years of experience. |
| Land Surveyor | - Baccalaureate or Licenciatura degree - OR State/provincial/federal license. |
| Range Manager/Conservationist | - Baccalaureate or Licenciatura degree. |
| Social Worker | - Baccalaureate or Licenciatura degree. |
| Teacher (College/University) | - Baccalaureate or Licenciatura degree. |
| Sylviculturist (Forestry Specialist) | - Baccalaureate or Licenciatura degree. |
| Technical Publications Writer | - Baccalaureate or Licenciatura degree - OR Post-Secondary Diploma/Certificate + 3 years of experience. |
| Scientific Technician/Technologist | 1. Theoretical knowledge in fields like agriculture, biology, chemistry, engineering, etc. 2. Ability to solve practical problems or apply principles to research. |
| Teacher (Seminary) | - Baccalaureate or Licenciatura degree. |
| Urban Planner (incl. Geographer) | - Baccalaureate or Licenciatura degree. |
| Vocational Counselor | - Baccalaureate or Licenciatura degree. |
Licenciatura: Refers to a Mexican undergraduate degree equivalent to a U.S./Canadian bachelor’s degree.
Experience: “Years of experience” must be documented through employer letters or contracts.
Licensing: For regulated professions (e.g., engineers, architects), state/provincial licenses must be valid in the U.S.
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Canada offers several business immigration options for individuals who want to start or invest in a business in the country. These options include the following:
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