Read the general eligibility basics overview
A Dieppe resident may have Canadian permanent residence, an overseas qualification and experience with several employers. Each fact answers a different question. Start the US route comparison from citizenship actually held and the proposed activity.
Check the TN citizenship condition
Canadian permanent residence does not satisfy the Canadian-or-Mexican citizenship requirement for a TN principal. A Canadian employer or Canadian professional credential does not change that nationality rule.
Assess the transfer or investment on its own merits
L-1 requires qualifying foreign employment, the corporate relationship and the proposed capacity. E-2 depends on relevant treaty nationality and the qualifying enterprise and investment. An applicant who cannot use TN is not automatically eligible for either alternative.
Keep family facts individual
List each person’s nationality, relationship, current status and intended activities. Do not infer identical permission from living at the same Canadian address. Identify any pending citizenship or status change as pending rather than treating it as already granted.
What else is on your mind?
Does Canadian permanent residence give me access to TN?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?Editorial source review: 2026-09-07. General preparation guidance, not an individual assessment.