Wouldn't let me edit my previous post, but here's what I found regarding the TN Visa:
http://www.northwestern.edu/international/...ctions_link.pdfDown the page a bit it says what the requirements are:
Eligibility Requirements:
Must be Canadian Citizen
Possess the minimum qualifications as per the designated occupation
Credentials must have been earned from institutions located in Canada or the United States
Evaluations of credentials if degree earned from institutions outside Canada or the U.S.
Applicant must possess any required license to perform the duties
Employment must be temporary
Department of Labor (DOL) certification not required
No prior petition need be filed
Non-immigrant intent