TN Visa - Technical Publications Writer

Background of Technical Publications Writer TN Visa Category

  • The TN visa occupational category for Technical Publications Writer was first listed in the United States-Canada Free-Trade Agreement (FTA) in 1989. See 54 Federal Register 12 (Jan. 3, 1989). The predecessor to NAFTA, the FTA provided work authorization under TC visa status, which was only available to Canadian citizens.

  • The occupational category for Technical Publications Writer was carried over and included in the NAFTA list of available occupations in 1994. See 58 FR 69205 (Dec. 30, 1993).

  • All NAFTA occupations were carried over into the USMCA.

TN Visa Technical Publications Writer Applicant Requirements:

  • To qualify for TN visa status under the occupational category for Technical Publications Writers, an individual must possess one of the following:

    • Bachelor’s (Baccalaureate) degree;

    • Licenciatura Degree;

    • Post-Secondary Diploma and three years of experience; or

    • Post Secondary Certificate and three years of experience.

  • Additional information on the educational background of Technical Publications Writers may be found in the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH). See Royal Siam Corp. v. Chertoff, 484 F.3d 139, 145 (1st Cir. 2007).

TN Visa Technical Publications Writer Job Duty Requirements:

  • The TN visa regulations do not define the types of Technical Publications Writer positions or job duties that are permissible under this TN category.

  • Like the degree requirement, individuals should refer to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH) for further guidance on the generally accepted job duties for this occupation.

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Revised April 29, 2023.