The credential requirement concerns qualifying under the listed profession, not one specific piece of paper. Several records can evidence the same study, including a diploma, an official transcript, or an institutional confirmation letter, and counsel can advise which combination fits this particular file.
Build more than one line of evidence for the same fact
Ask whether the transcript or registrar’s letter actually confirms the awarded credential, field and conferral date. A record listing coursework alone may not establish that a degree was conferred. Assemble the authentic records available and have them assessed against the profession’s requirement and the chosen procedure instead of assuming every transcript is interchangeable with the diploma.
The TN definition of a postsecondary diploma concerns at least two years of postsecondary education at an accredited institution in Canada or the United States. The actual professional duties and specific qualifications need evidence independently of the headline pay figure. Identify the duties and relevant listed profession based on the genuine engagement. TN requires Canadian or Mexican citizenship, not Canadian permanent residence; a profession listed under USMCA; the exact education, licence, or experience prescribed for that profession; and prearranged professional work.
A full membership record from a provincial engineering regulator therefore satisfies the credential element on its own.