Sales targets require scrutiny of the actual work; they do not alone decide eligibility. Compare research duties, customer activity and performance measures against a listed profession. Canadian or Mexican citizenship and the profession’s qualifying credentials also matter. A technical background does not turn a sales position into a qualifying research role.
The substance of the position decides
Two offers can carry the same title and differ entirely: one is a scientist who occasionally accompanies a colleague to a customer site, the other is a salesperson with a technical background and a quota. The listing asks what the position is, not what background the person holds. Set out the duties, the reporting line and the measures of success, and let counsel weigh them against the specific entry.
An offer that names the profession, the duties, the supervisor, the location, and the compensation, subject to a clearance, reads differently from one that reserves the right to withdraw for any reason. Each listed profession has its own credential language, and some listings offer alternatives such as a licence or a post-secondary diploma combined with stated years of experience. Before the employer finalizes its support letter, match the real assignment to a profession listed under USMCA and verify that profession’s precise degree, licence, or experience rule.