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When you join the International Alliance Group as a healthcare professional, you can make a meaningful impact on those you serve. You also have the opportunity to realize your personal goals, build strong relationships, and enjoy a unique life-changing experience that only a cultural work exchange program in the U.S. can offer. As a credentialed nurse, under the TN Visa program, the International Nurse Alliance team is here to support your successful journey in the United States. From ensuring proper certification, employment placement, professional development, and getting settled in your new role, INA is here to assist you throughout your transition. Learn more about the TN cultural U.S. work exchange program for nurses from Canada and Mexico

Eligibility Requirements

Passport Certification Degree Work Experience Language Fluency References

Passport

Mexican or Canadian citizenship - To be eligible for this program, you must be a citizen of either Mexico or Canada; this is a requirement for applying for the TN visa.

Certification

Nursing license or certification to practice in your home country.

Degree

Bachelor's degree in nursing. Completion of an undergraduate nursing program is a fundamental educational qualification and provides evidence of your comprehensive training and expertise in the field of nursing.

Work Experience

Validation of Practice - You are required to provide evidence confirming your professional nursing experience. Ideally, two or more years unless just graduating.

Language Fluency

English language proficiency - You must provide documentation of your proficiency in the English language, validating your ability to communicate effectively in English. Excellent command of the English language. (LANGUAGE FLUENCY)

Test options and passing scores include:

  • Cambridge English (B2 First, Cl Advanced, or C2 Proficiency exams): Overall score-176, Speaking Section-185
  • IELTS (International English Language Testing System): Overall- 6.5, Speaking-7
  • MET (Michigan English Test): Overall- 55, Speaking-55
  • OET (Occupational English Test): Reading-300, Listening-300, Writing-300, Speaking-350
  • Pearson PTE Academic: Overall-55, Reading-SO, Listening-SO, Writing-SO, Speaking-SO
  • TOEFL iBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-based Test): Overall-81. Reading, listening, writing combined-57, Speaking-24
  • TOEIC (Test of English for International Communication):
  • Reading/Listening-725, Writing-150, Speaking-160

Note: Cannot be the at-home version of the exam

Note: Individuals can be exempted from this requirement if the nursing program was in the UK, Australia, Canada (except Quebec), New Zealand, Ireland, or the US, AND the language of instruction and the textbooks was English.

References

Professional references, attesting to your good reputation and character

Application Process

  • Apply Online
  • Interview with IAG and Host Employers
  • Receive Job Offer
  • Attend Visa Interview at U.S. Embassy
  • Arrive in USA & Attend Training
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