U.S.A. Market


Healthcare Beyond our Border

Although Canada's healthcare industry seems to be in a period of growth, it still represents just a fraction of the opportunities in North America. Many of the candidates we meet see the U.S. market as a highly effective way to advance their nursing careers, travel, and live in a climate more conducive to a healthy and prosperous lifestyle.

Big Tax Breaks

Taxes in the U.S. are considerably lower than here in Canada. You pay roughly 50% in tax on every dollar you earn over $63,000. Combine this with our relatively high cost-of- living, and it makes it worthwhile to give the U.S. consideration.

Ease of Relocation

Due to the substantial shortfall of nurses, this category has been included under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), making it an expedient process for visa seekers. Any Canadian citizen who is offered a qualified nursing position in the U.S. can obtain a TN (temporary non-immigrant) visa in under two hours at the border. If you have an airline ticket, the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) can issue the TN visa at the airport. TN visas can be renewed multiple times and we will help you with this process. Your employer may also sponsor you for a H1B visa or green card.

Certification

Nurses can obtain necessary certification from the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools. You can contact them at 3600 Market Street, Suite 400, Philadelphia, PA 19014-2651; by phone at 215-349-8767; via e-mail at info@cgfns.org, or by visiting their Web site at www.cgfns.org. Dates for exams are published regularly.

Licensure

As requirements vary from state to state, you can receive information directly from the state board in question for specifics on temporary licensing, reciprocity of Canadian licenses, CGNFS and NCLEX examinations. Obtaining work permits for the U.S. is a straightforward process and we have the expertise to assist you every step of the way. No glitches!

For more information on NCLEX please visit www.ncsbn.org (National Council of State Boards of Nursing).

Entering the U.S.

When you get to the INS office at the port of entry into the U.S. (whether it be a land crossing or airport) the following must be presented:
  • Proof of Canadian citizenship (passport, birth certificate or naturalization certificate)
  • $56 in U.S. cash (they do not make change)
  • Job offer with details from the U.S. employer that include:
    -job title with a job description of the duties to be performed
    -length of the contract or stay in the U.S. (term to be one year)
  • Educational documents (transcripts, degrees, diplomas, other Canadian licenses)
  • Licensure: a permanent or temporary license to practice in the States
  • Salary and hours of work
  • Documents verifying work history
  • Any information about the employer, prospectus or brochures
  • SIN number

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