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soil and plant scientist
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TN Visa
 
TN NAFTA Visa
 
 
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(604) 495-6392
 

As one of the professions set forth by NAFTA, soil and plant scientists who are citizens of Mexico or Canada may be eligible for TN status. Below are several sources that clarify the responsiblities of a soil and plant scientist . TN status is not necessarily granted to a soil and plant scientist as minimum educational requirements may apply. List of TN Professions and Minimum education requirements.

This list has been modified since soil and plant scientist was not listed in one of the two sources below.

 

U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Information Network

  • Communicate research and project results to other professionals and the public, and/or teach related courses, seminars or workshops.
  • Provide information and recommendations to farmers and other landowners regarding ways in which they can best use land, promote plant growth, and avoid or correct problems such as erosion.
  • Investigate responses of soils to specific management practices, in order to determine the use capabilities of soils and the effects of alternative practices on soil productivity.
  • Develop methods of conserving and managing soil that can be applied by farmers and forestry companies.
  • Conduct experiments to develop new or improved varieties of field crops, focusing on characteristics such as yield, quality, disease-resistance, nutritional value, or adaptation to specific soils or climates.
  • Investigate soil problems and poor water quality to determine sources and effects.
  • Study soil characteristics to classify soils on the basis of factors such as geographic location, landscape position, and soil properties.
  • Develop improved measurement techniques, soil conservation methods, soil sampling devices, and related technology.
  • Conduct experiments investigating how soil forms and changes, and how it interacts with land-based ecosystems and living organisms.
  • Identify degraded or contaminated soils, and develop plans to improve their chemical, biological, and physical characteristics.

Dictionary of Occupational Titles

CODE: 041.061-038
TITLE(s): BOTANIST (profess. & kin.)

Studies development and life processes, physiology, heredity, environment, distribution, anatomy, morphology, and economic value of plants for application in such fields as agronomy, forestry, horticulture, and pharmacology: Studies behavior of chromosomes and reproduction, internal and external structures, and examines mechanics and biochemistry of plants and plant cells, using microscopes, staining techniques, and scientific equipment. Investigates environment and plant communities and effect of rainfall, temperature, climate, soil, and elevation on plant growth from seed to mature plants. Identifies and classifies plants. May conduct environmental studies and prepare reports. May be designated according to field of specialization as Plant Ecologist (profess. & kin.); Plant Taxonomist (profess. & kin.).
GOE: 02.02.02 STRENGTH: L GED: R6 M6 L6 SVP: 8 DLU: 77

 

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