New Path to the U.S.A.: TN Visa with PPS & UNISTAFF

 

Contents

• TN Work Visa
• PPS-UNISTAFF Partnership: Built on Credibility and Results
• Who Qualifies for a TN Work Visa?
• Why Do Nurses Choose the U.S.?
• Why Should Nurses Apply to PPS via UNISTAFF?
• PPS Nurse Position Overview via UNISTAFF
• Stories of Success: Real Nurses, Real Outcomes
• Apply now!

For many Filipino nurses, working in the United States has long represented growth, stability, and the chance to provide a better future for their families. Yet traditional immigrant visa routes have often meant long waits, uncertainty, and emotional fatigue.

Now there is a clearer, faster, and very real alternative, for a specific group of professionals: nurses who are citizens of Canada or Mexico. And that is the TN (Trade NAFTA / USMCA) visa. The TN visa is a non‑immigrant visa category under the USMCA agreement.

A New Route to the American Dream: The TN Work Visa

For eligible nurses, the TN visa offers a faster and more direct route to U.S. employment compared to traditional immigrant visas, without multi‑year backlogs. Think of it not as a shortcut, but as a well‑defined professional bridge. The TN Work Visa is a valid path for candidates who are well-prepared, possesses the required credentials, and have the right employer.

Through the 19‑year partnership between Universal Staffing Services Inc. (UNISTAFF) and Professional Placement Services Inc. (PPS), the TN Visa pathway is now available for nurses who are citizens of Canada or Mexico.

Together, UNISTAFF and PPS continue to open doors for nurses to achieve meaningful U.S. careers through a direct‑hire, ethical, and fully supported model.

PPS-UNISTAFF Partnership: Built on Credibility and Results

For 19 years, the partnership between UNISTAFF and PPS has grown stronger. It is anchored in trust, compliance, and shared purpose. PPS, a respected U.S. healthcare recruitment firm, works hand‑in‑hand with UNISTAFF to provide legitimate job offers, structured onboarding, and long‑term career opportunities for international nurses.

Their shared goal is simple but powerful: to help qualified nurses transition smoothly, legally, and confidently into the U.S. healthcare system. Their transparent processing reassures candidates that there are no shortcuts, false promises, or hidden risks.

Who Qualifies for a TN Work Visa?

To qualify under the TN pathway as a nurse, applicants must have the following:

• Citizenship: Canada or Mexico (Permanent Residents do not qualify)

• Offer of employment from a U.S. employer for a qualifying nursing position (UNISTAFF & PPS will help you with this!)

• U.S. State Nursing License or eligibility (NCLEX‑passed)

• VisaScreen® Healthcare Worker Certificate

• Professional nursing credentials aligned with U.S. standards

UNISTAFF and PPS guide applicants step‑by‑step to ensure every requirement is met accurately and ethically.

Why Do Nurses Choose the U.S.?

Nurses move to the U.S. for many compelling reasons, including:

1. Competitive salaries

2. Lower overall tax burden in many states

3. Strong career advancement opportunities

4. High‑quality public education for children

5. Opportunity to invest in property

6. Lower cost of living in select regions

7. Pathways to permanent residency and U.S. citizenship

8. Ability to work across states through compact licensure

9. Closer proximity to family and relatives already in the U.S.

For many families, it’s not just a job change, it’s a life upgrade.

Why Should Nurses Apply to PPS via UNISTAFF?

Applying directly through PPS with UNISTAFF’s guidance offers key advantages:

• Ethical, licensed recruitment practices

• Legitimate direct‑hire U.S. employer: PPS

• Clear documentation and immigration coordination

• No guesswork, only structured, compliant processes

• Continued support even after arrival in the U.S.

PPS and UNISTAFF work together with nurses to reduce risk, confusion, and delays, allowing nurses to focus on what matters most: their profession and their future.

PPS Nurse Position Overview via UNISTAFF

Position: Registered Nurse 

Employer: Professional Placement Services Inc. (PPS)

Location: All States, U.S.A.

Contract: 3‑year full‑time (with option to continue)

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s / College Degree in Nursing

• Male or Female applicants

• Age: 21–50 years old

• Minimum 1 year clinical experience

• Current PRC License

• Current U.S. State License or NCLEX eligibility

• IELTS (VisaScreen covered by employer)

• Tertiary hospital experience (Middle East experience is an advantage)

• Canadian NCLEX acceptable

Compensation & Benefits

• Wage: $44.28/hour (Charge Nurse), approx. $92,000/year

• Shift Differential: +$2/hour (NOC)

• Sign‑On Bonus: $7,500

• Hours: 36-40 per week (Full‑time)

• Paid Time Off & Sick Leave (accrues based on hours worked)

• Benefits: Health, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance, 401(k), HSA

• Housing: First month’s rent covered by PPS

Stories of Success: Real Nurses, Real Outcomes

Santonin Yu

One of the nurses who successfully built a U.S. career through the UNISTAFF–PPS TN pathway is Santonin Yu, whose journey reflects what careful preparation and expert guidance can achieve.

His story stands as proof that when the right qualifications meet the right employer, and supported by the right partners, the TN visa becomes a powerful and achievable gateway.

Santonin Yu and Carmen Yu are both successful nurses achieving their life goals in the United States.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nurse Manager Jomark “Joe” Ballesteros:

Today, Joe is thriving professionally and personally. He is an example of how the TN visa pathway, when handled correctly, can lead not just to employment, but to career advancement and long‑term fulfillment.

 

“I’ve fulfilled my biggest dream! Your company has been excellent at helping me transition smoothly to the U.S. From the incredibly detailed preparation of documents to managing when I couldn't hand over my yellow packet at US Immigration, lol! Now, I'm working as a Nurse Manager, living the dream I've had forever. Huge thanks for making it all happen. Moving to the U.S. was hands down one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. I hope that you could extend that same level of support and care for even more nurses. They could definitely benefit from a seamless transition as they conquer their U.S. dreams. To my fellow Filipino Canadian Nurses, when are you going to start? If not today, then when? Only you can answer that. The American dream won't happen by itself. Remember to strike while the iron is hot!”

 

Glenn Gregorio

From the Philippines to the U.S., Glenn’s journey reflects what long‑term commitment and the right support system can achieve. Now working at Lowell General Hospital, Glenn credits UNISTAFF for opening doors he once thought impossible. Those doors ultimately led to stability, recognition, and a green card for his family.

“Without Universal Staffing Services Inc., I would not have been able to accomplish the experiences life had to offer.”

Rhoda Madrid

Rhoda’s story is one of resilience. Her path was marked by long waiting periods, visa retrogression, personal health struggles. But she had unwavering faith. After years of perseverance, her U.S. nursing dream was realised, allowing her to reunite her family and build a stable life in America. Her message to fellow nurses:

“Prayers, perseverance, and determination are the key. Your time will come.”

Virgie Roy

Virgie Roy’s journey goes beyond personal success. Now a U.S. citizen and nurse, she has become a strong advocate for ethical immigration and healthcare workforce sustainability. Her story highlights how Filipino nurses not only fill critical gaps in U.S. healthcare, but also contribute meaningfully to society, policy, and community.

“You are getting closer to your American dream by trusting and partnering with UNISTAFF. You are certainly in great capable hands!”

Apply Now!

For citizens of Canada and Mexico who qualify for the TN visa, it represents a real, viable, and timely path to U.S. employment. What makes the difference is not just eligibility, but expert guidance, ethical recruitment, and legitimate employer partnerships by working with PPS and UNISTAFF.

With UNISTAFF and PPS, nurses don’t walk this journey alone. They are guided, prepared, and supported, from application to arrival, and well beyond.

If you’re qualified and ready to explore this pathway, the first step is simple: apply now! Don't hesitate, and start moving towards achieving the American dream for yourself and for your family. Apply today!

 

Resources:

VisaScreen: 

https://www.trumerit.org/services/certification/visascreen-visa-credentials-assessment/