TN Visa for Canadian Nurses — Move to the USA in 8 weeks.
Green card to follow.
The TN visa is the fastest legal route for Canadian Registered Nurses to work in America. No lottery. No caps. Direct hire at top US hospitals.
Open to RNs, RPNs, PSWs, care aides, and IENs in NCLEX prep.
Land in 8 Weeks
Fast track your US nursing career through our expedited TN visa pathway.
Zero-Cost Placement
Enjoy free placement services with no hidden costs.
End-to-End Support
We handle everything from licenses and visas to travel and relocation support.
Why the TN visa wins for you.
You hold a Canadian passport — that's the only thing most international nurses can't get. It's also the key to the fastest US healthcare pathway.
8-week timeline
From first call to walking onto a US hospital floor — typical for nurses with NCLEX passed. Longer if licensing still in progress.
No lottery, no caps
Unlike H-1B, the TN has no annual limit. If you qualify, you’re approved — every time.
Direct hire
Employed by the US hospital — not by an agency. Same salary and benefits as US colleagues.
All experience levels
Whether you’re a new graduate or a seasoned nurse, the TN visa has no minimum experience requirement. Hospitals hire across every level.
Start in the US first. Green card filing follows.
Most international nurses wait 18–36 months on EB-3 before they can even enter the US. As a Canadian, you flip it: you live and earn in America from day one, and your employer can begin sponsoring your green card after just 6 months on the job.
US RN take-home is typically 35–50% higher than Canadian equivalents after taxes and benefits — a financial reset, not just a career move.
Trained as a nurse. Working below your level?
Whether you're working as a PSW or RPN in Canada, or an experienced RN looking for your next step — you spent years earning your nursing qualifications. Practice as the RN you trained to be — in the US, in weeks.
Check My EligibilityFrom underemployed in Canada → working as an RN in the US
Which one are you?
We support three audiences across the Canada-to-USA nurse pathway. The form will route you to the right consultation.
I'm a licensed Canadian RN
You hold a provincial RN registration and a Canadian passport. You're ready to move into a US hospital role right away.
I'm an IEN working below my training
You trained as a nurse abroad and are currently working as a PSW, HCA, RPN, or care aide in Canada. We help you transition into a full US RN role.
I'm a Canadian PR with nursing credentials
You're a permanent resident in Canada (not yet a citizen) and have international nursing credentials. The EB-3 employer sponsorship route is your strongest path.
Still confused which pathway fits you?
Passed NCLEX-RN, or working in healthcare in Canada and unsure where to start? We'll map your exact route to the US. Free 20-minute call with a GNF consultant — no obligation, no fees, ever.
Success Stories
Anthony Reden
Anthony discusses his journey and the support he received in transitioning to his new nursing role.
Ayub Khan
Ayub shares his experience and the seamless process of his international placement.
Jing Li
Jing Li is turning her USA nursing dream into reality. After attending our USA Face-to-Face Interviews, she's now starting her new life in America.
Liecel
Liecel talks about the support she received and her successful placement in a leading healthcare facility.
Margarita
Margerita shares the impact of GNF's guidance on her career and personal growth.
Merlit George
Merlit recounts her smooth transition and the professional environment of her new workplace.
Nnennaya
Nnennaya discusses the relocation process and the warm welcome into her new nursing career.
Anija Susan
A look at the professional journey and placement success in Ohio.
Sheena Jacob
Sheena highlights the personalized attention and career counseling she received during her recruitment journey.
Myhrl Brando David
A look at the diverse group of international nurses who have joined forces to improve global healthcare standards.
Anthony Reden
Anthony discusses his journey and the support he received in transitioning to his new nursing role.
Ayub Khan
Ayub shares his experience and the seamless process of his international placement.
Jing Li
Jing Li is turning her USA nursing dream into reality. After attending our USA Face-to-Face Interviews, she's now starting her new life in America.
Liecel
Liecel talks about the support she received and her successful placement in a leading healthcare facility.
Margarita
Margerita shares the impact of GNF's guidance on her career and personal growth.
Merlit George
Merlit recounts her smooth transition and the professional environment of her new workplace.
Nnennaya
Nnennaya discusses the relocation process and the warm welcome into her new nursing career.
Anija Susan
A look at the professional journey and placement success in Ohio.
Sheena Jacob
Sheena highlights the personalized attention and career counseling she received during her recruitment journey.
Myhrl Brando David
A look at the diverse group of international nurses who have joined forces to improve global healthcare standards.
Anthony Reden
Anthony discusses his journey and the support he received in transitioning to his new nursing role.
Ayub Khan
Ayub shares his experience and the seamless process of his international placement.
Jing Li
Jing Li is turning her USA nursing dream into reality. After attending our USA Face-to-Face Interviews, she's now starting her new life in America.
Liecel
Liecel talks about the support she received and her successful placement in a leading healthcare facility.
Margarita
Margerita shares the impact of GNF's guidance on her career and personal growth.
Merlit George
Merlit recounts her smooth transition and the professional environment of her new workplace.
Nnennaya
Nnennaya discusses the relocation process and the warm welcome into her new nursing career.
Anija Susan
A look at the professional journey and placement success in Ohio.
Sheena Jacob
Sheena highlights the personalized attention and career counseling she received during her recruitment journey.
Myhrl Brando David
A look at the diverse group of international nurses who have joined forces to improve global healthcare standards.
Frequently Asked Questions
NCLEX is required for your US state license, but you don’t need it before reaching out. If you’ve passed NCLEX, you’re ready to be placed. If you haven’t yet, our consultants will map a timeline — including NCLEX prep — so you arrive in the US the moment you qualify.
Yes — this is one of the most common situations we help with. Many of the nurses we place in the US were working below their training level in Canada. If you trained as a nurse abroad and are currently in a PSW, HCA, or RPN role, we can map your full pathway: NCLEX preparation, VisaScreen credentialing, US state licensure, and hospital placement.
The TN visa requires Canadian citizenship, but the EB-3 employer sponsorship pathway is open to you. Through EB-3 Schedule A (the fast-track category for nurses as a designated US shortage occupation), a US hospital can sponsor your green card directly. You arrive in the US as a permanent resident from day one.
Global Nurse Force never charges nurses placement fees. We’re paid by the US hospital, not by you. Your only costs are standard government and exam fees (VisaScreen, NCLEX, state board, $56 TN fee).
Yes. Spouses and unmarried children under 21 get TD dependent status (with TN visa) or join you as derivatives on your green card application (with EB-3). They can live with you in the US, and your kids attend public schools.
Your US employer sponsors you through the EB-3 Schedule A category — the fast-track lane for nurses recognized as a US shortage occupation. After about 6 months of employment on your TN visa, the hospital files for your permanent residency. Schedule A skips the labor certification process.
You're one form away from your US nursing career.
60-second eligibility check. 24-hour callback. No fees, ever. We'll route you to the right pathway — TN, EB-3, or IEN transition.
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