TN visa

[Coque 0]

Hello. I have a few a doubts. I'm from Mexico in the US on a TN visa. I'm currently working as an accountant for a bank but been thinking about becoming a nutritionist. If I want to practice as a nutritionist can a do it on a TN visa (as an additional income source) or do I need to get a different visa? Do you know what other type of visa could work that I could actually apply for?

 

Thanks 

 

 

[canadian_wife 1,823]

According to this site, what qualifications do you have to be a nutritionist?  Do you have an employer lined up already? 

 

This applies to most work visas

 

Good luck 

[Boiler 45,661]

First do Nutritionists qualify for a TN

 

Do you have those qualifications 

 

Do you have an Employer 

[Coque 0]

I'm planning on doing a nutritionist certification, but I'm considering using it to work independently as a side job for now. My TN visa would continue to be as an accountant. I'm wondering if I'm allowed to have a TN visa job and have an extra income.

[jan22 3,056]

35 minutes ago, Coque said:

I'm planning on doing a nutritionist certification, but I'm considering using it to work independently as a side job for now. My TN visa would continue to be as an accountant. I'm wondering if I'm allowed to have a TN visa job and have an extra income.

No, you cannot do outside work on the TN -- you are approved to work only for your TN employer.

 

If you get a Bachelor's degree as a nutritionist, and have a sponsoring employer, it would qualify you for a TN.  If you get a certificate based on Iess than a Bachelor's degree, it would not qualify for a TN visa.