Strategic Nurse Staffing is a healthcare staffing company specializing in placing American, Canadian and other foreign trained nurses on assignments throughout the country.
Nurses trained and educated outside of the United States or Canada must obtain a work visa in order to work legally in the United States.

There are two types of visas: temporary (usually offered in increments of one to three years) and permanent (Green Card or permanent resident). Presently, temporary visas are not available to most foreign trained nurses so Strategic Nurse Staffing only sponsors international applicants through permanent status.

Understanding Categories H-1C and 1B
Although, there is one temporary visa category, H-1C that is afforded to nurses, it is too restrictive for practical use. In addition, many people mistakenly believe that another temporary visa, H-1B is available to registered nurses, however, less than 1% of nurses would be eligible for this visa, so again it is not a viable method for entry into the U.S.

Consular Processing
Typically, we sponsor nurses for Green Cards through a process known as consular processing. Consular processing will take approximately 10 to 18 months to complete and until your sponsorship is complete you must remain outside of the U.S. and are not eligible to work here. In exchange for sponsorship, Strategic Nurse Staffing will require an employment commitment of no less than 24 months.

Canadian Nurses
Strategic Nurse Staffing also specializes in the recruitment & placement of Canadian Registered Nurses. We specialize in placing Canadian RNs on assignments at acute and sub-acute care facilities throughout the United States.

Nursing in the United States offers a variety of unique opportunities to live and work in new places, while expanding your professional experience. Whether taking a brief leave of absence from your current position, or if you plan to remain in the United States indefinitely, our knowledgeable and caring staff will make your move painless and stress-free, guiding you every step of the way. Strategic Nurse Staffing’s experienced licensing, immigration and housing specialists coordinate all pre-employment arrangements and advise you on all aspects of relocation to the United States.

Canadian RNs admitted under the North American Free Trade Act (NAFTA) need a TN nonimmigrant (temporary) work authorization to work in the U.S. In order to qualify for a TN, the applicant must present a job offer from a U.S. employer, a VisaScreen Certificate, their nursing diploma and a Canadian passport and/or birth certificate to a U.S. immigration officer at a U.S. Port of Entry (border or international airport). Eligible dependents are granted TD status and may enter for the duration of authorized stay of the worker. TN work authorization is granted in maximum increments of one year and may be renewed by returning to a Port of Entry or by petitioning for an extension by mail at least a couple of months prior to the expiration date of the period of authorized stay.

Strategic Nurse Staffing will cover and/or reimburse for ALL costs and expenses related to obtaining a TN visa!

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