Not automatically, but the file needs to show the position is genuinely, prearranged professional work in a listed occupation as a whole. A role that is mostly hands-on repair work may not fit a professional occupation category even if some consulting duties are included.
Weigh the actual balance of duties
Get the real weekly duty breakdown and compare it to the listed occupation's own description. If the role is genuinely mixed, the paperwork should describe it honestly rather than emphasizing only the professional-sounding tasks.
Start with nationality: TN is limited to Canadian or Mexican citizens, and Canadian permanent residence does not qualify. Map every substantial task to a profession listed in Appendix 2 to Annex 16-A of the USMCA, then test the applicant against that profession's own minimum credential. The activity must be prearranged professional work for a U.S. employer or a foreign employer; TN permits no self-employment. For a mixed field position, quantify diagnostic analysis, advice, installation, maintenance, and parts replacement instead of relying on the title. A common mistake is treating occasional professional advice as though it changes the character of a predominantly repair job.
Hypothetical example: A precision-irrigation adviser near Tecumseh is offered a cross-border assignment configuring crop-sensor software, but the service schedule also makes the worker responsible for broken pumps and routine mechanical replacements. The applicant obtains weekly time estimates, the customer scope, and the dealer's reporting structure. Those records show whether the proposed occupation is genuinely professional overall and whether the credential matches the particular Appendix profession claimed. If hands-on repairs dominate, the parties reconsider the assignment rather than deleting those duties from the description.