TN Visas for Nurses in 2025: Minor Updates, Major Benefits for Healthcare Leaders
What Changed for TN RNs (and why it’s not a big deal) In mid-2025, USCIS clarified elements of the TN program under USMCA. For our clients, it’s truly business as usual: Employment with a U.S. entity: Offers must be issued by a U.S. employer. We’ve always structured contracts this way. Clear documentation alignment: License, education, […]
How U.S. Hospitals Can Hire Medical Laboratory Technologists Through the TN Visa
How U.S. Hospitals Can Hire Medical Laboratory Technologists Through the TN Visa With the ongoing demand for skilled laboratory professionals in healthcare, many hospitals and diagnostic labs across the United States are turning to international recruitment. One efficient and often underutilized pathway is the TN visa, available to qualified citizens of Canada and Mexico under […]
How Medical Laboratory Technologists and Scientists Can Qualify for a TN Visa
If you’re a Canadian or Mexican citizen working in a lab and hoping to move to the United States under a TN visa, there’s good news—Medical Laboratory Technologists and Medical Scientists are among the professions eligible under the USMCA (formerly NAFTA). But there’s a catch: you must work in a lab and you absolutely cannot […]
How Canadian & Mexican RNs Can Fill Both Your Short & Long-Term Staffing Needs
Two Paths, One Solution When staffing challenges hit, healthcare leaders often scramble to find the right nurse—fast. Whether you’re facing a seasonal surge, planning for an extended leave, or looking to build a stable, permanent team, IntelliStaff Medical offers a flexible, efficient solution: Canadian and Mexican Registered Nurses who can serve in both travel and […]
Why You Should Get Any U.S. Nursing License Before Crossing the Border
You’ve done the hard work. You passed the NCLEX-RN. You’ve landed an amazing job in the U.S. through IntelliStaff Medical. Your suitcase is (almost) packed. But before you grab your passport and head for the border, here’s one last tip that can make your transition into your American nursing career way smoother: Get a U.S. […]
Can You Use Your Ahpra NCLEX-RN for U.S. Nursing Licensure?
Spoiler Alert: Sometimes—But Be Careful If you’re an internationally educated nurse considering where and how to take the NCLEX-RN, you might have come across the option of taking it through Ahpra—the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency. Since it’s the same exam used in the U.S., it seems like a smart workaround, right? Not so fast. […]
Yes, You Can Still Get a TN Visa in 2025
What Canadian and Mexican Nurses Need to Know The TN (Trade NAFTA) visa remains a vital pathway for Canadian and Mexican registered nurses aspiring to advance their careers in the United States. Despite recent shifts in U.S. immigration policies, the TN visa continues to be available, offering opportunities for qualified nurses to work across the […]
TN Visa in 2025: Still Open for Canadian and Mexican Nurses Despite Trade Tensions
For healthcare executives navigating workforce shortages, hiring Canadian and Mexican registered nurses through the TN visa program remains an essential staffing strategy. While recent trade tensions and tariff policies from President Donald Trump have raised concerns about U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade relations, the TN visa remains fully intact under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). If you’ve been […]
How to Do Taxes as a Canadian or Mexican RN Living in the USA – Free Webinar!
Tax season is here, and if you’re a Canadian or Mexican Registered Nurse working in the U.S. on a TN visa, you might be wondering: Do I file taxes in the U.S. or back home? Can I claim deductions for moving or licensing fees? Will I be taxed twice? If these questions sound familiar, you’re […]
The Strategic Value of Green Card Sponsorship for Canadian and Mexican Nurses on TN Visas
In today’s competitive healthcare landscape, retaining skilled nursing staff, including registered nurses (RNs) on TN visas, is paramount. For hospital executives searching for strategies to “retain international nurses” or “offer green card sponsorship,” this is a strategic move that enhances retention, yields significant financial returns, fosters a sense of community for the nurses and their […]
Navigating the End of Your TN Visa Contract: A Registered Nurse’s Guide
As a registered nurse working in the U.S. on a TN visa, the end of your contract can feel like standing at a crossroads. Do you stay in the U.S. and find a new job? Head back home for a well-deserved break? Rest assured, you have options, and this guide will walk you through them. […]
Bridge the Gap: Hire Exceptional Mexican RNs with Ease
Streamline your staffing with skilled, culturally competent nurses ready to enhance your team and patient care. In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, attracting and retaining top-tier talent is paramount. One strategic avenue is the direct hiring of Mexican Registered Nurses (RNs) through the TN visa program. Here’s why this approach merits consideration: Addressing Nursing Shortages […]