What are the US Work Visa Options for Nurses?
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What are the US Work Visa Options for Nurses?

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As with many medical professions, there is a substantial demand for registered nurses in the United States. Many employers look to foreign-trained nurses to fill this demand. There are several potential US work visa options for foreign nurses. These include TN visa status for citizens of Mexican and Canadian, E-3 visas for citizens of Australia, and H-1B visas for other foreign nationals. We cover these visa options and US permanent residence for Nurses here. 

Can I get TN Visa status as a physician?
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Can I get TN Visa status as a physician?

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The profession of a Physician is listed under the USMCA(NAFTA) professions list as a profession that qualifies for TN visa status. However, this only applies to physicians that are teaching or conducting research. If you are a Canadian or Mexican Citizen with an offer of employment from a US employer as a Physician, you might qualify to work and live in the US under TN Visa status. We discuss the profession of a Physician for TN Visa status under the USMCA and how to qualify here.

How do I get TN visa status as a Physical Therapist (Physiotherapist)?
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How do I get TN visa status as a Physical Therapist (Physiotherapist)?

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The profession of a Physical Therapist (Physiotherapist) is listed under the USMCA(NAFTA) professions list as a profession that qualifies for TN visa status. If you are a Canadian or Mexican Citizen with an offer of employment from a US employer as a Physical Therapist (Physiotherapist), you might qualify to work and live in the US under TN Visa status. We discuss the profession of a Physical Therapist (Physiotherapist) for TN Visa status under the USMCA and how to qualify here.

How do I qualify for TN Visa status as a Registered Nurse (RN)?
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How do I qualify for TN Visa status as a Registered Nurse (RN)?

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One of the qualifying professions listed under the USMCA (NAFTA) is Registered Nurse (RN). If you are a Canadian or Mexican RN and meet the minimum requirements under the USCMA, you may qualify to work in the United States under TN Visa status. We discuss the profession of a Registered Nurse for TN Visa status under the USMCA and how to qualify here.

Does my position qualify as a Medical Technologist for a TN Visa?
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Does my position qualify as a Medical Technologist for a TN Visa?

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The profession of a Medical Technologist for TN visa purposes has been narrowly defined. It is important to understand which professions qualify for TN visa status under the profession of a Medical Technologist before making an application. We discuss the profession of a Medical Technologist for TN visa purposes and which professions do and don’t qualify here.

How do I obtain TN visa status as a Veterinarian?
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How do I obtain TN visa status as a Veterinarian?

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The profession of a Veterinarian is listed under the USMCA(NAFTA) professions list as a profession that qualifies for TN visa status. If you are a Canadian or Mexican Citizen with an offer of employment from a US employer as a Veterinarian, you might qualify to work and live in the US under TN Visa status. We discuss the profession of a Veterinarian for TN Visa status under the USMCA and how to qualify here.

How do I get TN Visa status as a Psychologist?
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How do I get TN Visa status as a Psychologist?

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The profession of a Psychologist is listed under the USMCA(NAFTA) professions list as a profession that qualifies for TN visa status. If you are a Canadian or Mexican Citizen with an offer of employment from a US employer as a Psychologist, you might qualify to work and live in the US under TN Visa status. We discuss the profession of a Psychologist for TN Visa status under the USMCA and how to qualify here.

How do I get TN Visa status as a Recreational Therapist?
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How do I get TN Visa status as a Recreational Therapist?

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The profession of a Recreational Therapist is listed under the USMCA(NAFTA) professions list as a profession that qualifies for TN visa status. If you are a Canadian or Mexican Citizen with an offer of employment from a US employer as a Recreational Therapist, you might qualify to work and live in the US under TN Visa status. We discuss the profession of a Recreational Therapist for TN Visa status under the USMCA and how to qualify here.

How do I get TN visa status as an Occupational Therapist?
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How do I get TN visa status as an Occupational Therapist?

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The profession of an Occupational Therapist is listed under the USMCA(NAFTA) professions list as a profession that qualifies for TN visa status. If you are a Canadian or Mexican Citizen with an offer of employment from a US employer as an Occupational Therapist, you might qualify to work and live in the US under TN Visa status. We discuss the profession of an Occupational Therapist for TN Visa status under the USMCA and how to qualify here.

How do I obtain TN visa status as a Nutritionist?
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How do I obtain TN visa status as a Nutritionist?

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The profession of a Nutritionist is listed under the USMCA(NAFTA) professions list as a profession that qualifies for TN visa status. If you are a Canadian or Mexican Citizen with an offer of employment from a US employer as a Nutritionist, you might qualify to work and live in the US under TN Visa status. We discuss the profession of a Nutritionist for TN Visa status under the USMCA and how to qualify here.