<div>If you’re a Canadian nurse who’s made the decision to pursue travel nursing in the United States, you’ll soon discover a tremendous amount of opportunity to grow in the nursing profession in the States while earning a competitive salary and benefits. With the United States in the midst of one of the toughest healthcare shortages to date, there has never been a higher demand for nursing professionals to fill positions in healthcare systems and hospitals.</div><div></div><div>Ready for your U.S. adventure? Before you pack your bags, you’ll want to be sure to prepare all the necessary documentation to successfully make a smooth transition into your travel assignment over the border.</div><div></div><div>If you’re Canadian, here are the major forms of documentation you’ll need to become a travel nurse in the United States:</div><h2>Trade NAFTA (TN) Visa</h2><div>The nonimmigrant NAFTA Professional (TN) visa allows citizens of Canada and Mexico, as NAFTA professionals, to work in the United States. Cross Country Nurses will sponsor your TN visa and our Immigration team will also assist you in obtaining your TN visa.</div><h2>Green Card</h2><div>Obtaining a Green Card is a multi-step process to become an immigrant. In most cases, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service must first approve an immigrant petition for you, which is filed by Cross Country Nurses. The Green Card process currently takes anywhere from two to three years; however, itdepends on the government’s processing timeframes.</div><h2>Work Permit</h2><div>As a Green Card applicant, you are eligible to apply for a work permit while your case remains pending with the Citizenship and Immigration Services. Cross Country Nurses Immigration Department will assist you in getting your work authorization while your Green Card remains pending. Once your Green Card is approved, you will no longer need a work permit and will be able to use your Green Card to reside, travel and work in the United States.</div><h2>VisaScreen Certificate</h2><div>In order to have your Green Card filed, you must obtain a VisaScreen Certificate. If you do not have your VisaScreen Certificate at the time of filing, the government will likely deny your case as it will consider you not eligible for receiving the benefits of a Green Card. It’s recommended that you begin the VisaScreen process as soon as possible to avoid any problems with the Citizenship and Immigration Service</div><div></div><div>.Your recruiter will of course assist you in the transition process, but remember that it is ultimately your responsibility to ensure completion of all required documentation so you can begin your travel assignment on the right foot!</div><div></div><div>If you’re a Canadian with plans to embark on a travel nursing assignment in the United States, learn how Cross Country Nurses can help guide you through the process and open doors to new opportunities.</div>

Take Your Travel Nursing Skills Abroad: Preparing for International Travel Nursing Assignments