Studying in the US with a TN Visa

Can I study in the US if I have a TN visa? I know it's mainly for work, but can it be used for schooling too?

The TN visa is indeed primarily designed to enable Canadian and Mexican citizens to engage in professional business activities in the U.S., not to attend school as full-time students. It is a non-immigrant classification that falls under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).

The main intention of the TN visa holder should be to temporarily work in the U.S. in a prearranged full-time or part-time job for a U.S. employer. As a TN visa holder, you could potentially enroll in part-time study. However, this could be tricky if it interferes with your professional responsibilities and visa conditions. It's also worth noting that there could be potential issues if the nature of the study causes you to stray into the territory of a full-time student, which is not the intent of the TN visa.

That being said, it's crucial to check with U.S Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), an immigration attorney, or the university/college you're interested in attending to verify the exact requirements and regulations. This would give you greater clarity on your ability to study while on a TN visa, taking your specific circumstances into account. Different U.S. schools may also have varying policies for enrolling non-immigrant visa holders.

Should you decide to pursue full-time studies in the U.S., you may want to look into obtaining a student visa such as the F-1 visa, which is specifically designed for individuals looking to study full-time at an accredited educational institution in the U.S. This would require an application process separate from the TN visa.