United States of America
TN USMCA Professionals (Canada & Mexico) fees
TN is the cheapest US work visa by a wide margin: $56 at the port of entry for Canadian citizens, or $205 consular fee for Mexican citizens, with no employer petition required for most applications.
Headline total
US$56
Canadian citizen, port-of-entry filing
Currency
USD (United States dollar)
Last checked
20 April 2026
Itemised fees
| Fee component | Amount | Mandatory? |
|---|---|---|
DS-160 / consular fee (Mexican applicants at consulate) Mexican citizens apply at a US consulate. Canadian citizens apply at a port of entry. | US$205 | Yes |
Port-of-entry fee (Canadian applicants, I-94 issuance) Canadians present documents directly to CBP and pay the I-94 fee; no DS-160 required. | US$56 | Yes |
I-129 petition (employer-filed, change-of-status from inside US) Only applies if the employer is filing I-129 for change of status. Small employer rate $510. | US$1,015 | Optional |
Asylum Program Fee (if I-129 filed) | US$600 | Optional |
Worked example
Canadian citizen, port-of-entry filing — US$56
- $56 I-94 fee at CBP port of entry
- Canadian citizens are exempt from the DS-160 consular fee.
Dependant fees
TD dependants (spouse and children under 21) pay the same port-of-entry / consular fees as the principal applicant.
Why fees change
TN fees have been stable since 2024. USMCA-defined eligibility and the professional list at Appendix 2 of the former NAFTA / current USMCA Chapter 16 drive qualifying occupations — verify the list before applying.
Primary source
State Department — TN Visa
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/employment/visas-canadian-mexican-nafta-professional-workers.html
Frequently asked questions
How much does the TN USMCA Professionals (Canada & Mexico) cost in government fees?
TN is the cheapest US work visa by a wide margin: $56 at the port of entry for Canadian citizens, or $205 consular fee for Mexican citizens, with no employer petition required for most applications. The worked example assumes canadian citizen, port-of-entry filing, totalling US$56. Fees for dependants, priority service, or higher-tier salary bands change the total — see the itemised table above.
Are these fees refundable if my application is refused?
Most application fees are non-refundable once the government begins processing. Some jurisdictions refund specific components (e.g. Canada's Right of Permanent Residence Fee refunds if refused; UK IHS refunds if the visa is refused). Check the linked primary source for the route you are applying to.
How often do these fees change?
TN fees have been stable since 2024. USMCA-defined eligibility and the professional list at Appendix 2 of the former NAFTA / current USMCA Chapter 16 drive qualifying occupations — verify the list before applying.
Do dependants pay the same fees as the primary applicant?
TD dependants (spouse and children under 21) pay the same port-of-entry / consular fees as the principal applicant.