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TN visa jobs: Geophysicist

No open U.S. jobs fit the Geophysicist (including Oceanographer) category today. We check every day.

What the category requires

A bachelor’s or licenciatura degree in the science. Research, analysis and field work count; sales or plant-floor production generally do not.

Questions

Can I work in the U.S. as a Geophysicist (including Oceanographer) on a TN?

Yes, if you are a Mexican or Canadian citizen with an offer from a U.S. employer for a professional Geophysicist (including Oceanographer) role, and you meet the requirement: A bachelor’s or licenciatura degree in the science. Research, analysis and field work count; sales or plant-floor production generally do not.

What is different for Mexican and Canadian citizens?

Mexican citizens apply for a TN visa at a U.S. consulate before travelling. Canadian citizens usually apply for TN status directly at a port of entry or pre-clearance.

Does the employer have to sponsor me?

There is no petition and no lottery, unlike the H-1B. The employer writes a support letter describing the role, the duties and how it fits the TN category.

Check your Geophysicist case against the TN rules, free

The free check reads your degree and the job’s duties against the Geophysicist requirement and shows what an officer could question. The TN Kit then writes the employer’s support letter for your profession.

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