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About Our TN Visa Program

Interstaff’s TN Visa Program provides a streamlined pathway for international nurses from Canada and Mexico to work in the United States. Our program offers numerous advantages, including expedited processing times and an initial validity period of up to three years with unlimited three-year renewals.

To be eligible, candidates must possess a nursing diploma or BSN, hold an active Registered Nurse license, and have at least one year of experience in an approved hospital setting. Interstaff supports candidates through every step of the process, offering free IELTS preparation, a three-month NCLEX review course, and guidance from a dedicated processing officer. Additionally, our program covers TN Visa fees, relocation expenses,  ongoing clinical and professional development opportunities, and much more!

Interstaff’s TN Visa Program is designed to help international nurses achieve their dreams while ensuring a seamless transition to a rewarding career in the United States. Continue reading below for more details.

TN Process Steps

Step 4

Take the NCLEX

After your 3-month review, you will be recommended to take the NCLEX (National Council Licensure Examination). You will take the exam at a nearby testing center.

Step 5

Visa Screen Certificate Received

Once you pass the NCLEX and IELTS, these are submitted to CGFNS (
Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools) who then retrieves your transcripts directly from your school.

Step 6

TN Visa Issued

With the Visa Screen Certificate, Offer Letter from the hospital, and your Interstaff Contract in hand, you arrive at the Embassy appointment where your TN visa is issued.

Step 1

Interview & Return Contract

Once we receive your signed agreement, we’ll collect the documents that must be submitted for the State Board application. State Board approval is required to take the NCLEX.

Step 2

State Board Approved

After your State Board application is approved, you can start studying for the IELTS. We offer nurses a free review to help prepare for the exam.

Step 3

Pass the IELTS

The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is a requirement for all non-native English speakers who wish to study and/or work in the U.S. Most nurses take 2-3 months to prepare for and take the IELTS test. We provide a free review to help prepare for the exam.

Step 4

Take the NCLEX

After your 3-month review, you will be recommended to take the NCLEX (National Council Licensure Examination). You will take the exam at a nearby testing center.

Step 5

Visa Screen Certificate Received

Once you pass the NCLEX and IELTS, these are submitted to CGFNS (
Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools) who then retrieves your transcripts directly from your school.

Step 6

TN Visa Issued

With the Visa Screen Certificate, Offer Letter from the hospital, and your Interstaff Contract in hand, you arrive at the Embassy appointment where your TN visa is issued.

Frequently Asked Questions

Since 1998, Interstaff has recruited international nurses to work in the United States. The Processing Officers at Interstaff assist nurses with their U.S. RN process from start to finish. We offer Visa sponsorship and we place our nurses in hospital facilities across the US. You may immigrate to the U.S. with a lawfully-wedded spouse and any children under the age of 21. We handle their immigration process as well and you all receive green cards/U.S. permanent residency. You can view the steps of our process by clicking here.

  • More details are given in the interview. In the meantime, you may submit an application here.
  • Feel free to visit our YouTube page to learn about our process, our staff, and nurse testimonials.
  • You can also visit our Facebook page to remain updated with our program.

Applicants must be a Registered Nurse (both BSN and Nursing Diploma accepted), currently work full-time in an acute care inpatient hospital with 100+ beds, have 1 year of current bedside experience, have an active nursing license and an updated CV, and speak strong English. We do NOT require applicants to pass the NCLEX or IELTS before applying to our agency.

If you do not meet all of the basic requirements, you may proceed with your application once they are met.

Please note that although we appreciate your previous experience, our clients require current experience in an acute care inpatient hospital.

We have three steps in our application process, and the timeline can range from two weeks to one month depending on how long it takes an applicant to complete each step and our interview availability.

  1. The very first step is a general application to see if you're a Registered Nurse and if you're currently working in an approved hospital.
  2. The second step is to complete a pre-qualification form where we simply ask for your credentials (CV & nursing license).
  3. The last step is your clinical interview with a team member from our Programs department.

No—passing these exams is not a prerequisite for our program. We offer a free, three-month NCLEX review to help prepare for the exam and the IELTS is taken right before filing for immigration.

We do not! Nurses will incur a few costs throughout the process (CES Report fee, IELTS fee, etc.), but we do not charge a processing fee. We also don't do any paycheck withholdings.

For international RNs (not Canadian & Mexican citizens), we previously quoted a timeframe of 20-24 months for non-NCLEX & non-IELTS passers. And nurses who passed the NCLEX and IELTS, and whose country's immigration status was "current" experienced a processing time of 9-12 months. However, due to COVID-19, we can't give an accurate timeframe at this moment.

Click the "View Our Process" button at the top of this page to view a step-by-step outline of our process.

We place nurses in hospitals all across the United States. Placement locations depend on the available openings at our hospital facilities, a nurse's related work experience, family dynamics, and many other factors. Our team is dedicated to finding the right fit for our nurses!

Of course! Your spouse and any unmarried children under the age of 21 may deploy alongside you to the U.S. Interstaff even handles their immigration process. You will just be responsible for their Visa fees (Interstaff covers yours).

Nurse Testimonials

TN Visa Program
“You can trust Interstaff; they know what they’re doing. They want to help you out and encourage you to pursue your dreams.”

Daniel

RN from Mexico
Interstaff Inc
“I wanted an opportunity where I would get to the states, but I would also have help. I really wanted a company that would take care of me. Interstaff was super patient and helped me a lot.”

Vivian

RN from Puerto Rico

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