FAQ

International Nursing - Canadian Nurses Wishing to Immigrate to
the United States

What is a Trade NAFTA (TN) visa?
The nonimmigrant NAFTA Professional (TN) visa allows citizens of Canada and Mexico, as NAFTA professionals, to work in the United States. Permanent residents, including Canadian permanent residents, are not able to apply to work as a NAFTA professional.

Will Cross Country TravCorps help me obtain a TN visa?
Absolutely! Cross Country TravCorps will sponsor your TN visa and our Immigration team will also assist you in obtaining your TN visa.

How does Cross Country TravCorps apply for my Green Card while I'm in the United States?
The Green Card process is a multi-step process to become an immigrant. In most cases, the US Citizenship and Immigration Service must first approve an immigrant petition for you, which is filed by Cross Country TravCorps. Then an immigrant visa number must be made available to you, even if you are already in the United States. If you are already in the United States, you may apply to adjust to permanent resident or Green Card status. In most instances, this process can be considerably streamlined as both the immigrant petition and the application for permanent residence can be filed at the same time.

How long does the Green Card process take?
The Green Card process currently takes anywhere from 2 to 3 years. However, these timeframes depend on the government processing timeframes. Your immigration case manager will notify you as soon as there are any changes to your Green Card process. This way you will always know what is going on with your case.

Will I get a Work Permit?
Yes, you will. Applicants for a Green Card are eligible to apply for a work permit, while their cases remain pending with the Citizenship and Immigration Services. Cross Country TravCorps' Immigration Department will assist you in getting your work authorization and renewing the document while your Green Card remains pending. Once your Green Card is approved, you will not need a permit to work in the United States. Instead, you will be able to use your actual Green Card, which allows you to reside, travel and work in the United States.

Is it true, that I cannot travel outside the United States while my Green Card application is pending?
No, this is not necessarily true. In most instances, you will need to obtain a travel document, which is also known as an Advanced Parole in order to travel outside the United States while your Green Card is pending. This travel document must be issued to you prior to you traveling outside the United States. Should you travel while your Green Card is pending and not have the prior approval of the Citizenship and Immigration Service, your Green Card application could in all likelihood be denied for "abandonment". The Citizenship and Immigration Service takes the position that you "abandon" your status if you travel without the government's prior approval.

As a nurse, do I need to be in possession of a VisaScreen Certificate in order for my Green Card to be filed?
Yes, you do. A Green Card application cannot be filed for you if you do not have a VisaScreen Certificate. The US Citizenship and Immigration Service take the position that you must be eligible for the benefit at the time of the filing. If you do not have your VisaScreen Certificate at the time of filing, the government will in all likelihood deny your case. Therefore, it is very important that you begin the VisaScreen process as soon as possible to avoid any problems with the Citizenship and Immigration Service

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International Nursing - Canadian Nurses Wishing to Immigrate to the United States

International Nursing - Canadian Nurses Wishing to Immigrate to
the United States