TN Work Visa for Canadian Nurses

A career with Trinity Health in North Dakota is ideal for many Canadian RNs.

North Dakota a convenient gateway for Canadian nurses seeking new opportunities. The state has a 310-mile northern border with the Canadian provinces of Saskatchewan and Manitona, and it shares 18 international ports. This means you will not be too far away from your friends and family back in Canada. Going back between Canada and the U.S. for you and your family will be easy. 

Trinity Health offers both the green card and TN work visa options to Canadian nurses.

Is it better to work in Canada or USA as a nurse?

Many Canadian nurses who are now in the U.S. cite one significant reason why the USA is a better country for nurses. The U.S. offers immense room for career development. Nursing jobs in the US come with job security and plenty of room for advancement, along with numerous different career paths for you to choose from.

Whether you pick TN or the green card option, you will enjoy the same amazing perks.*

  • $5,000 sign-on bonus on your first paycheck

  • Reward your hard work with an additional retention bonus of up to $15,000

    • $2,500.00 after 1 year completed

    • $2,500.00 after 2 years completed

    • $10,000.00 after 3 years completed *This amount is forfeited if employee accepts a 24- month agreement.

  • Moving costs reimbursed up to $5,000

  • Ease your transition with a housing allowance for a minimum of 3-months, up to $1,000 per month

  • Student loan reimbursement up to $6,400.00 per year with a maximum of $32,000.00

  • Enjoy Walmart groceries with your $200 Gift Card

  • Elevate your entertainment with a a 1-year subscription to Netflix 

  • Spend a $100 Starbucks gift card to warm you up on winter days 

  • Prioritize your well-being with a 1-year membership at a local gym.

*Offers and Incentives subject to change without prior notice

    • You must be a Canadian citizen (Canadian Landed Permanent Residents do not qualify).

    • You must possess a nursing license in the U.S.

    • You must obtain a VisaScreen healthcare worker certificate

    • You must have an offer of employment from a U.S. employer for a qualifying nursing position (Nurse Manager positions and other nursing positions with limited direct patient care responsibilities may not qualify).

  • Application at a Port of Entry:

    • An application can be submitted directly at a Port of Entry on the United States - Canada border, including certain Canadian airports with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) preclearance services.

    • A CBP officer will review the TN work visa application in-person and either approve or deny the application.

    • If the application is approved, the CBP officer will issue a paper I-94 Arrival/Departure Record, which serves as the Canadian nurse's official TN status documentation.

  • For more detailed information and guidance specific to TN work visas for nurses, you can visit the following link: TN Work Visas for Nurses.

    If you have any questions or need assistance with your TN work visa application, you can request a consultation with our CEO/in-house immigration team by clicking here