TN status under USMCA lets Canadian Registered Nurses work in the United States, no lottery, no employer-sponsored green card process. We connect qualified Canadian RNs directly with US facilities that are hiring.
The TN visa exists under the USMCA (formerly NAFTA) and lets citizens of Canada work temporarily in the United States in a defined list of professional occupations, and Registered Nurse is one of them. Unlike an H-1B, there's no annual lottery or cap for Canadians. But it does require a real job offer from a US employer first.
Canadian citizens with a valid US state RN license (or a Licenciatura nursing degree), and a prearranged job offer from a US healthcare employer.
A CGFNS (or Josef Silny) VisaScreen Certificate is required at the border, even for Canadian RNs. Processing typically takes 3-6 months, so it's worth starting early, before you have an offer in hand.
TN status is tied to a specific US employer and role. Job duties need to genuinely match the RN occupation on the USMCA list, not just the job title.
Your current license, province, specialty, and where in the US you're open to working.
Since CGFNS processing takes months, we'll point you toward starting this before a US offer is even in hand.
We connect you with US facilities looking to hire Canadian RNs for roles matching your specialty and licensure.
Once you have a job offer, TN status is generally requested at a US port of entry or pre-flight inspection, with your job offer letter, credentials, and VisaScreen certificate in hand.
Tell us about your license and where you'd want to work, and we'll match you with US facilities hiring under TN status.
Thanks — we'll be in touch about US opportunities that match your background.
Looking to hire Canadian RNs under TN status? Tell us about your staffing need and we'll help you understand what TN sponsorship looks like from your side.
Thanks — we'll be in touch to discuss your staffing needs and TN sponsorship.
Yes. TN status requires a prearranged job offer from a US employer in a qualifying occupation. It isn't something you can apply for speculatively without one.
Typically 3-6 months through CGFNS or Josef Silny & Associates. Start it as early as possible, ideally before you have a US job offer in hand.
No annual lottery or numerical cap applies to Canadian citizens under USMCA, unlike the H-1B program.
You'll need a valid license in the US state where you'll work. Requirements vary by state; we help you understand what's needed for your specific situation.