Canadian studying in the states

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Hi i am a canadian citizen graduating this May 2006 from a 2-year RN program in the US. i read that i can get a TN visa with no problem, but a TN is only renewable every year. i was wondering if i can apply to become a permanent resident (green card) after i graduate, and if i can, what are the procedures to do this? and what is the waiting period for the whole process? another question... if i decide to get the TN visa right after i graduate, can i eventually apply to become a permanent resident, can my TN visa get converted? i really dont have any clue as to the whole process. the immigration said i don't have a student visa (F-1 visa). The immigration said i only have an I-94. so i'm not sure what to do.

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These are the steps that you will need to follow. You will need to pass NCLEX and get a Visa Screen Certificate, that will actually be your fastest route to working here. With the VSC and a job offer, you can get a TN Visa issues at the border, it is good for a year. You can also get petitioned for a green card once you have the TN Visa in hand. Again, you will need an employer to do the petitioning for you, and you will be able to work with the TN Visa while everything is being processed for you.

Simple as that.

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thanks for your reply suzanne. another question, would you suggest for me to apply for an OPT visa right now? thanks.

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thanks for your reply suzanne. another question, would you suggest for me to apply for an OPT visa right now? thanks.

You do not need to do it yet, but just do it before you graduate from school, April or around there would be just fine.

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