{"id":103,"date":"2019-06-18T09:01:26","date_gmt":"2019-06-18T09:01:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/emphires-demo.pbminfotech.com\/nutrition\/?page_id=10428"},"modified":"2025-01-07T18:13:06","modified_gmt":"2025-01-07T18:13:06","slug":"healthcare-faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/iagusa.org\/healthcare-faq\/","title":{"rendered":"Healthcare FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"103\" class=\"elementor elementor-103\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-bedf41f cspt-bg-color-yes cspt-elementor-bg-color-white elementor-section-stretched cspt-col-stretched-none cspt-bg-color-over-image elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"bedf41f\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;stretch_section&quot;:&quot;section-stretched&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-8ba39b4 cspt-bg-color-over-image\" data-id=\"8ba39b4\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5e23aad elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5e23aad\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Popular Questions<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6b7cca0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"6b7cca0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cca36c3 acordeon-ancho elementor-widget elementor-widget-accordion\" data-id=\"cca36c3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2141\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2141\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:svg=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:rdf=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/02\/22-rdf-syntax-ns#\" xmlns:cc=\"http:\/\/creativecommons.org\/ns#\" xmlns:dc=\"http:\/\/purl.org\/dc\/elements\/1.1\/\" viewBox=\"0 0 29 22\" width=\"29\" height=\"22\" id=\"svg1\"><defs id=\"defs1\"><\/defs><title id=\"title1\">Path 2158<\/title><style id=\"style1\">\t\t.s0 { fill: #001849 } \t<\/style><path id=\"Path 2158\" class=\"s0\" d=\"m1.4 0.8l26.3-0.2c0.7 0 1.2 0.7 0.8 1.2l-13 19.1c-0.4 0.5-1.3 0.5-1.6 0l-13.3-18.9c-0.4-0.6 0.1-1.2 0.8-1.2z\"><\/path><metadata><\/metadata><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:svg=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:rdf=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/02\/22-rdf-syntax-ns#\" xmlns:cc=\"http:\/\/creativecommons.org\/ns#\" xmlns:dc=\"http:\/\/purl.org\/dc\/elements\/1.1\/\" viewBox=\"0 0 29 22\" width=\"29\" height=\"22\" id=\"svg1\"><defs id=\"defs1\"><\/defs><title id=\"title1\">Path 2158<\/title><style id=\"style1\">\t\t.s0 { fill: #001849 } \t<\/style><path id=\"Path 2158\" class=\"s0\" d=\"m 1.4,21.075 26.3,0.2 c 0.7,0 1.2,-0.7 0.8,-1.2 l -13,-19.1 c -0.4,-0.5 -1.3,-0.5 -1.6,0 l -13.3,18.9 c -0.4,0.6 0.1,1.2 0.8,1.2 z\" style=\"fill:#ffffff\"><\/path><metadata><\/metadata><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">What is included in the International Nurse Alliance?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2141\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2141\"><ul class=\"ul\"><li>INA sponsors nurses on a TN Visa for qualified nurse applicants from Mexico and Canada.<\/li><li>Comprehensive nursing exchange program in the United States.<\/li><li>Ongoing support with the TN IAG application, Visa approval process, and Nursing degree evaluation.<\/li><li>We offer an NCLEX Prep course through Kaplan.<\/li><li>Placement in an IAG approved medical facility (hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, rehab hospitals, and assisted living communities).<\/li><li>Ongoing nursing professional development program.<\/li><li>Post-arrival support.<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2142\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2142\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:svg=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:rdf=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/02\/22-rdf-syntax-ns#\" xmlns:cc=\"http:\/\/creativecommons.org\/ns#\" xmlns:dc=\"http:\/\/purl.org\/dc\/elements\/1.1\/\" viewBox=\"0 0 29 22\" width=\"29\" height=\"22\" id=\"svg1\"><defs id=\"defs1\"><\/defs><title id=\"title1\">Path 2158<\/title><style id=\"style1\">\t\t.s0 { fill: #001849 } \t<\/style><path id=\"Path 2158\" class=\"s0\" d=\"m1.4 0.8l26.3-0.2c0.7 0 1.2 0.7 0.8 1.2l-13 19.1c-0.4 0.5-1.3 0.5-1.6 0l-13.3-18.9c-0.4-0.6 0.1-1.2 0.8-1.2z\"><\/path><metadata><\/metadata><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:svg=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:rdf=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/02\/22-rdf-syntax-ns#\" xmlns:cc=\"http:\/\/creativecommons.org\/ns#\" xmlns:dc=\"http:\/\/purl.org\/dc\/elements\/1.1\/\" viewBox=\"0 0 29 22\" width=\"29\" height=\"22\" id=\"svg1\"><defs id=\"defs1\"><\/defs><title id=\"title1\">Path 2158<\/title><style id=\"style1\">\t\t.s0 { fill: #001849 } \t<\/style><path id=\"Path 2158\" class=\"s0\" d=\"m 1.4,21.075 26.3,0.2 c 0.7,0 1.2,-0.7 0.8,-1.2 l -13,-19.1 c -0.4,-0.5 -1.3,-0.5 -1.6,0 l -13.3,18.9 c -0.4,0.6 0.1,1.2 0.8,1.2 z\" style=\"fill:#ffffff\"><\/path><metadata><\/metadata><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">What should I expect from my program?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2142\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2142\"><p>Your program includes:<\/p><ol><li><b>Professional training<\/b>\u00a0\u2013 This international bilingual on-the-job training will further enhance your qualifications and expertise in nursing. Career Advancement: The skills and knowledge gained through professional development opportunities can boost your healthcare career, making you a more effective nurse and increasing your potential for leadership roles within the healthcare sector.<\/li><li><b>Professional development<\/b>\u00a0\u2013 Bi-monthly Webinar Series covering topics topic such as quality measures, basic professional hygiene, reviews of medications, and updates on the latest regulations in healthcare. These webinars provide continuing education credit.<\/li><li><b>Networking events<\/b>\u00a0\u2013 Participants have access to networking events where they can connect with various hospitals and hospital personnel to network about future employment opportunities.<\/li><li><b>Cultural exchange<\/b>\u00a0\u2013 The program promotes mutual understanding between the people of the United States and other countries. You will learn about the culture of the United States.<\/li><li><b>Personal growth<\/b>\u00a0-You can expect to grow both professionally and personally as you gain understanding of U.S. culture, society, and nursing practices. Immersive environments provide the opportunity to improve English language skills. You will return to your home country with increased knowledge of the United States and the U.S. healthcare system. In addition, the experience can provide both professional direction and personal understanding.<\/li><\/ol><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2143\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2143\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:svg=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:rdf=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/02\/22-rdf-syntax-ns#\" xmlns:cc=\"http:\/\/creativecommons.org\/ns#\" xmlns:dc=\"http:\/\/purl.org\/dc\/elements\/1.1\/\" viewBox=\"0 0 29 22\" width=\"29\" height=\"22\" id=\"svg1\"><defs id=\"defs1\"><\/defs><title id=\"title1\">Path 2158<\/title><style id=\"style1\">\t\t.s0 { fill: #001849 } \t<\/style><path id=\"Path 2158\" class=\"s0\" d=\"m1.4 0.8l26.3-0.2c0.7 0 1.2 0.7 0.8 1.2l-13 19.1c-0.4 0.5-1.3 0.5-1.6 0l-13.3-18.9c-0.4-0.6 0.1-1.2 0.8-1.2z\"><\/path><metadata><\/metadata><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:svg=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:rdf=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/02\/22-rdf-syntax-ns#\" xmlns:cc=\"http:\/\/creativecommons.org\/ns#\" xmlns:dc=\"http:\/\/purl.org\/dc\/elements\/1.1\/\" viewBox=\"0 0 29 22\" width=\"29\" height=\"22\" id=\"svg1\"><defs id=\"defs1\"><\/defs><title id=\"title1\">Path 2158<\/title><style id=\"style1\">\t\t.s0 { fill: #001849 } \t<\/style><path id=\"Path 2158\" class=\"s0\" d=\"m 1.4,21.075 26.3,0.2 c 0.7,0 1.2,-0.7 0.8,-1.2 l -13,-19.1 c -0.4,-0.5 -1.3,-0.5 -1.6,0 l -13.3,18.9 c -0.4,0.6 0.1,1.2 0.8,1.2 z\" style=\"fill:#ffffff\"><\/path><metadata><\/metadata><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">What are the U.S. nursing eligibility requirements?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2143\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2143\"><p>Complete your nursing program, pass an English Language Proficiency exam (required prior to attempting NCLEX exam, also required by CGFNS and AZBN), and pass the NCLEX (required for CGFNS and AZBN).<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2144\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2144\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:svg=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:rdf=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/02\/22-rdf-syntax-ns#\" xmlns:cc=\"http:\/\/creativecommons.org\/ns#\" xmlns:dc=\"http:\/\/purl.org\/dc\/elements\/1.1\/\" viewBox=\"0 0 29 22\" width=\"29\" height=\"22\" id=\"svg1\"><defs id=\"defs1\"><\/defs><title id=\"title1\">Path 2158<\/title><style id=\"style1\">\t\t.s0 { fill: #001849 } \t<\/style><path id=\"Path 2158\" class=\"s0\" d=\"m1.4 0.8l26.3-0.2c0.7 0 1.2 0.7 0.8 1.2l-13 19.1c-0.4 0.5-1.3 0.5-1.6 0l-13.3-18.9c-0.4-0.6 0.1-1.2 0.8-1.2z\"><\/path><metadata><\/metadata><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:svg=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:rdf=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/02\/22-rdf-syntax-ns#\" xmlns:cc=\"http:\/\/creativecommons.org\/ns#\" xmlns:dc=\"http:\/\/purl.org\/dc\/elements\/1.1\/\" viewBox=\"0 0 29 22\" width=\"29\" height=\"22\" id=\"svg1\"><defs id=\"defs1\"><\/defs><title id=\"title1\">Path 2158<\/title><style id=\"style1\">\t\t.s0 { fill: #001849 } \t<\/style><path id=\"Path 2158\" class=\"s0\" d=\"m 1.4,21.075 26.3,0.2 c 0.7,0 1.2,-0.7 0.8,-1.2 l -13,-19.1 c -0.4,-0.5 -1.3,-0.5 -1.6,0 l -13.3,18.9 c -0.4,0.6 0.1,1.2 0.8,1.2 z\" style=\"fill:#ffffff\"><\/path><metadata><\/metadata><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Where will I be working?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2144\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2144\"><div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\"><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1344\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix elementor-active\" role=\"region\" data-tab=\"4\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1344\">The program typically places nurses in a healthcare experience that aligns with their expertise and preferences.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\"><div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1345\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" role=\"button\" data-tab=\"5\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1345\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2145\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2145\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:svg=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:rdf=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/02\/22-rdf-syntax-ns#\" xmlns:cc=\"http:\/\/creativecommons.org\/ns#\" xmlns:dc=\"http:\/\/purl.org\/dc\/elements\/1.1\/\" viewBox=\"0 0 29 22\" width=\"29\" height=\"22\" id=\"svg1\"><defs id=\"defs1\"><\/defs><title id=\"title1\">Path 2158<\/title><style id=\"style1\">\t\t.s0 { fill: #001849 } \t<\/style><path id=\"Path 2158\" class=\"s0\" d=\"m1.4 0.8l26.3-0.2c0.7 0 1.2 0.7 0.8 1.2l-13 19.1c-0.4 0.5-1.3 0.5-1.6 0l-13.3-18.9c-0.4-0.6 0.1-1.2 0.8-1.2z\"><\/path><metadata><\/metadata><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:svg=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:rdf=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/02\/22-rdf-syntax-ns#\" xmlns:cc=\"http:\/\/creativecommons.org\/ns#\" xmlns:dc=\"http:\/\/purl.org\/dc\/elements\/1.1\/\" viewBox=\"0 0 29 22\" width=\"29\" height=\"22\" id=\"svg1\"><defs id=\"defs1\"><\/defs><title id=\"title1\">Path 2158<\/title><style id=\"style1\">\t\t.s0 { fill: #001849 } \t<\/style><path id=\"Path 2158\" class=\"s0\" d=\"m 1.4,21.075 26.3,0.2 c 0.7,0 1.2,-0.7 0.8,-1.2 l -13,-19.1 c -0.4,-0.5 -1.3,-0.5 -1.6,0 l -13.3,18.9 c -0.4,0.6 0.1,1.2 0.8,1.2 z\" style=\"fill:#ffffff\"><\/path><metadata><\/metadata><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Do I need a visa?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2145\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2145\"><p>Yes, IAG will support your application for a TN Visa.<br \/>If you have questions about the Visa process, please email:\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:healthcare@iagusa.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">healthcare@iagusa.org<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2146\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"6\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2146\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:svg=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:rdf=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/02\/22-rdf-syntax-ns#\" xmlns:cc=\"http:\/\/creativecommons.org\/ns#\" xmlns:dc=\"http:\/\/purl.org\/dc\/elements\/1.1\/\" viewBox=\"0 0 29 22\" width=\"29\" height=\"22\" id=\"svg1\"><defs id=\"defs1\"><\/defs><title id=\"title1\">Path 2158<\/title><style id=\"style1\">\t\t.s0 { fill: #001849 } \t<\/style><path id=\"Path 2158\" class=\"s0\" d=\"m1.4 0.8l26.3-0.2c0.7 0 1.2 0.7 0.8 1.2l-13 19.1c-0.4 0.5-1.3 0.5-1.6 0l-13.3-18.9c-0.4-0.6 0.1-1.2 0.8-1.2z\"><\/path><metadata><\/metadata><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:svg=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:rdf=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/02\/22-rdf-syntax-ns#\" xmlns:cc=\"http:\/\/creativecommons.org\/ns#\" xmlns:dc=\"http:\/\/purl.org\/dc\/elements\/1.1\/\" viewBox=\"0 0 29 22\" width=\"29\" height=\"22\" id=\"svg1\"><defs id=\"defs1\"><\/defs><title id=\"title1\">Path 2158<\/title><style id=\"style1\">\t\t.s0 { fill: #001849 } \t<\/style><path id=\"Path 2158\" class=\"s0\" d=\"m 1.4,21.075 26.3,0.2 c 0.7,0 1.2,-0.7 0.8,-1.2 l -13,-19.1 c -0.4,-0.5 -1.3,-0.5 -1.6,0 l -13.3,18.9 c -0.4,0.6 0.1,1.2 0.8,1.2 z\" style=\"fill:#ffffff\"><\/path><metadata><\/metadata><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">How do I apply for a TN Nursing Program Visa?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2146\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"6\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2146\"><p>To participate in the IAG program, you must apply for a TN visa. IAG always recommends that you review the website of your local embassy or consulate to ensure accurate information specific to your home country. For more information on applying for a TN visa, see the U.S. Department of State\u2019s website here:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/us-visas\/employment\/visas-canadian%20mexican-nafta-professional-workers.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/us-visas\/employment\/visas-canadian mexican-nafta-professional-workers.html<\/a>.<br \/>If you have questions about the Visa process, please email:\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:visa@iagusa.org\">visa@iagusa.org<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2147\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"7\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2147\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:svg=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:rdf=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/02\/22-rdf-syntax-ns#\" xmlns:cc=\"http:\/\/creativecommons.org\/ns#\" xmlns:dc=\"http:\/\/purl.org\/dc\/elements\/1.1\/\" viewBox=\"0 0 29 22\" width=\"29\" height=\"22\" id=\"svg1\"><defs id=\"defs1\"><\/defs><title id=\"title1\">Path 2158<\/title><style id=\"style1\">\t\t.s0 { fill: #001849 } \t<\/style><path id=\"Path 2158\" class=\"s0\" d=\"m1.4 0.8l26.3-0.2c0.7 0 1.2 0.7 0.8 1.2l-13 19.1c-0.4 0.5-1.3 0.5-1.6 0l-13.3-18.9c-0.4-0.6 0.1-1.2 0.8-1.2z\"><\/path><metadata><\/metadata><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:svg=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:rdf=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/02\/22-rdf-syntax-ns#\" xmlns:cc=\"http:\/\/creativecommons.org\/ns#\" xmlns:dc=\"http:\/\/purl.org\/dc\/elements\/1.1\/\" viewBox=\"0 0 29 22\" width=\"29\" height=\"22\" id=\"svg1\"><defs id=\"defs1\"><\/defs><title id=\"title1\">Path 2158<\/title><style id=\"style1\">\t\t.s0 { fill: #001849 } \t<\/style><path id=\"Path 2158\" class=\"s0\" d=\"m 1.4,21.075 26.3,0.2 c 0.7,0 1.2,-0.7 0.8,-1.2 l -13,-19.1 c -0.4,-0.5 -1.3,-0.5 -1.6,0 l -13.3,18.9 c -0.4,0.6 0.1,1.2 0.8,1.2 z\" style=\"fill:#ffffff\"><\/path><metadata><\/metadata><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Can I bring my family?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2147\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"7\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2147\"><div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\"><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1347\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix elementor-active\" role=\"region\" data-tab=\"7\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1347\">Yes, you can bring a legal spouse and\/or dependents on the TN Visa.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\"><div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1348\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" role=\"button\" data-tab=\"8\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1348\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2148\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"8\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2148\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:svg=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:rdf=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/02\/22-rdf-syntax-ns#\" xmlns:cc=\"http:\/\/creativecommons.org\/ns#\" xmlns:dc=\"http:\/\/purl.org\/dc\/elements\/1.1\/\" viewBox=\"0 0 29 22\" width=\"29\" height=\"22\" id=\"svg1\"><defs id=\"defs1\"><\/defs><title id=\"title1\">Path 2158<\/title><style id=\"style1\">\t\t.s0 { fill: #001849 } \t<\/style><path id=\"Path 2158\" class=\"s0\" d=\"m1.4 0.8l26.3-0.2c0.7 0 1.2 0.7 0.8 1.2l-13 19.1c-0.4 0.5-1.3 0.5-1.6 0l-13.3-18.9c-0.4-0.6 0.1-1.2 0.8-1.2z\"><\/path><metadata><\/metadata><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:svg=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:rdf=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/02\/22-rdf-syntax-ns#\" xmlns:cc=\"http:\/\/creativecommons.org\/ns#\" xmlns:dc=\"http:\/\/purl.org\/dc\/elements\/1.1\/\" viewBox=\"0 0 29 22\" width=\"29\" height=\"22\" id=\"svg1\"><defs id=\"defs1\"><\/defs><title id=\"title1\">Path 2158<\/title><style id=\"style1\">\t\t.s0 { fill: #001849 } \t<\/style><path id=\"Path 2158\" class=\"s0\" d=\"m 1.4,21.075 26.3,0.2 c 0.7,0 1.2,-0.7 0.8,-1.2 l -13,-19.1 c -0.4,-0.5 -1.3,-0.5 -1.6,0 l -13.3,18.9 c -0.4,0.6 0.1,1.2 0.8,1.2 z\" style=\"fill:#ffffff\"><\/path><metadata><\/metadata><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">What salary will I receive?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2148\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"8\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2148\"><div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\"><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1348\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix elementor-active\" role=\"region\" data-tab=\"8\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1348\">Your salary will be commensurate with nurses from the U.S. with the same level of education and years of experience. Each healthcare facility typically has a plan or \u201cwage schedule\u201d that outlines the salary for every employee \u2013 IAG will provide this information to you upon placement at a healthcare facility. You will receive a paycheck directly from IAG, based on bi-weekly pay schedule (1st and 15th of each month).<\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\"><div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1349\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" role=\"button\" data-tab=\"9\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1349\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2149\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"9\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2149\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:svg=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:rdf=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/02\/22-rdf-syntax-ns#\" xmlns:cc=\"http:\/\/creativecommons.org\/ns#\" xmlns:dc=\"http:\/\/purl.org\/dc\/elements\/1.1\/\" viewBox=\"0 0 29 22\" width=\"29\" height=\"22\" id=\"svg1\"><defs id=\"defs1\"><\/defs><title id=\"title1\">Path 2158<\/title><style id=\"style1\">\t\t.s0 { fill: #001849 } \t<\/style><path id=\"Path 2158\" class=\"s0\" d=\"m1.4 0.8l26.3-0.2c0.7 0 1.2 0.7 0.8 1.2l-13 19.1c-0.4 0.5-1.3 0.5-1.6 0l-13.3-18.9c-0.4-0.6 0.1-1.2 0.8-1.2z\"><\/path><metadata><\/metadata><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:svg=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:rdf=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/02\/22-rdf-syntax-ns#\" xmlns:cc=\"http:\/\/creativecommons.org\/ns#\" xmlns:dc=\"http:\/\/purl.org\/dc\/elements\/1.1\/\" viewBox=\"0 0 29 22\" width=\"29\" height=\"22\" id=\"svg1\"><defs id=\"defs1\"><\/defs><title id=\"title1\">Path 2158<\/title><style id=\"style1\">\t\t.s0 { fill: #001849 } \t<\/style><path id=\"Path 2158\" class=\"s0\" d=\"m 1.4,21.075 26.3,0.2 c 0.7,0 1.2,-0.7 0.8,-1.2 l -13,-19.1 c -0.4,-0.5 -1.3,-0.5 -1.6,0 l -13.3,18.9 c -0.4,0.6 0.1,1.2 0.8,1.2 z\" style=\"fill:#ffffff\"><\/path><metadata><\/metadata><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">What deductions will be taken from my paycheck?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2149\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"9\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2149\"><div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\"><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1349\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix elementor-active\" role=\"region\" data-tab=\"9\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1349\">You will notice that federal and state taxes will be taken out of your paycheck at a rate between 15-20% of your paycheck. Additionally, your paycheck may include a deduction for your medical insurance premium, depending on the type of insurance you select.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\"><div id=\"elementor-tab-title-13410\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" role=\"button\" data-tab=\"10\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-13410\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-21410\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"10\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-21410\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:svg=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:rdf=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/02\/22-rdf-syntax-ns#\" xmlns:cc=\"http:\/\/creativecommons.org\/ns#\" xmlns:dc=\"http:\/\/purl.org\/dc\/elements\/1.1\/\" viewBox=\"0 0 29 22\" width=\"29\" height=\"22\" id=\"svg1\"><defs id=\"defs1\"><\/defs><title id=\"title1\">Path 2158<\/title><style id=\"style1\">\t\t.s0 { fill: #001849 } \t<\/style><path id=\"Path 2158\" class=\"s0\" d=\"m1.4 0.8l26.3-0.2c0.7 0 1.2 0.7 0.8 1.2l-13 19.1c-0.4 0.5-1.3 0.5-1.6 0l-13.3-18.9c-0.4-0.6 0.1-1.2 0.8-1.2z\"><\/path><metadata><\/metadata><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:svg=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:rdf=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/02\/22-rdf-syntax-ns#\" xmlns:cc=\"http:\/\/creativecommons.org\/ns#\" xmlns:dc=\"http:\/\/purl.org\/dc\/elements\/1.1\/\" viewBox=\"0 0 29 22\" width=\"29\" height=\"22\" id=\"svg1\"><defs id=\"defs1\"><\/defs><title id=\"title1\">Path 2158<\/title><style id=\"style1\">\t\t.s0 { fill: #001849 } \t<\/style><path id=\"Path 2158\" class=\"s0\" d=\"m 1.4,21.075 26.3,0.2 c 0.7,0 1.2,-0.7 0.8,-1.2 l -13,-19.1 c -0.4,-0.5 -1.3,-0.5 -1.6,0 l -13.3,18.9 c -0.4,0.6 0.1,1.2 0.8,1.2 z\" style=\"fill:#ffffff\"><\/path><metadata><\/metadata><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">How should I prepare for my arrival in the US?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-21410\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"10\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-21410\"><p>Be sure to read IAG\u2019s orientation materials, including the Exchange Teacher Handbook and online FAQ, before you arrive in the United States.\u00a0<b>Detailed orientation materials will be provided upon acceptance to the program.<\/b><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-21411\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"11\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-21411\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:svg=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:rdf=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/02\/22-rdf-syntax-ns#\" xmlns:cc=\"http:\/\/creativecommons.org\/ns#\" xmlns:dc=\"http:\/\/purl.org\/dc\/elements\/1.1\/\" viewBox=\"0 0 29 22\" width=\"29\" height=\"22\" id=\"svg1\"><defs id=\"defs1\"><\/defs><title id=\"title1\">Path 2158<\/title><style id=\"style1\">\t\t.s0 { fill: #001849 } \t<\/style><path id=\"Path 2158\" class=\"s0\" d=\"m1.4 0.8l26.3-0.2c0.7 0 1.2 0.7 0.8 1.2l-13 19.1c-0.4 0.5-1.3 0.5-1.6 0l-13.3-18.9c-0.4-0.6 0.1-1.2 0.8-1.2z\"><\/path><metadata><\/metadata><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:svg=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:rdf=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/02\/22-rdf-syntax-ns#\" xmlns:cc=\"http:\/\/creativecommons.org\/ns#\" xmlns:dc=\"http:\/\/purl.org\/dc\/elements\/1.1\/\" viewBox=\"0 0 29 22\" width=\"29\" height=\"22\" id=\"svg1\"><defs id=\"defs1\"><\/defs><title id=\"title1\">Path 2158<\/title><style id=\"style1\">\t\t.s0 { fill: #001849 } \t<\/style><path id=\"Path 2158\" class=\"s0\" d=\"m 1.4,21.075 26.3,0.2 c 0.7,0 1.2,-0.7 0.8,-1.2 l -13,-19.1 c -0.4,-0.5 -1.3,-0.5 -1.6,0 l -13.3,18.9 c -0.4,0.6 0.1,1.2 0.8,1.2 z\" style=\"fill:#ffffff\"><\/path><metadata><\/metadata><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">What is the Application Process?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-21411\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"11\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-21411\"><ol><li>Obtain a job offer from IAG<\/li><li>Gather supporting documentation required for all applications<\/li><li>Apply to CGFNS (It is required for the TN Visa and AZBN Licensure)\u00a0<\/li><li>Submit online Arizona Fingerprint Clearance application (if applicable \u2013 complete online at Gemalto)<\/li><li>Submit DS-160 Form (TN Visa)<\/li><li>Schedule in-person interview at US Embassy or Consulate<\/li><li>Once TN Visa interview is scheduled, begin AZBN application<\/li><li>Submit completed AZBN application<\/li><\/ol><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-21412\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"12\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-21412\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:svg=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:rdf=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/02\/22-rdf-syntax-ns#\" xmlns:cc=\"http:\/\/creativecommons.org\/ns#\" xmlns:dc=\"http:\/\/purl.org\/dc\/elements\/1.1\/\" viewBox=\"0 0 29 22\" width=\"29\" height=\"22\" id=\"svg1\"><defs id=\"defs1\"><\/defs><title id=\"title1\">Path 2158<\/title><style id=\"style1\">\t\t.s0 { fill: #001849 } \t<\/style><path id=\"Path 2158\" class=\"s0\" d=\"m1.4 0.8l26.3-0.2c0.7 0 1.2 0.7 0.8 1.2l-13 19.1c-0.4 0.5-1.3 0.5-1.6 0l-13.3-18.9c-0.4-0.6 0.1-1.2 0.8-1.2z\"><\/path><metadata><\/metadata><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:svg=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:rdf=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/02\/22-rdf-syntax-ns#\" xmlns:cc=\"http:\/\/creativecommons.org\/ns#\" xmlns:dc=\"http:\/\/purl.org\/dc\/elements\/1.1\/\" viewBox=\"0 0 29 22\" width=\"29\" height=\"22\" id=\"svg1\"><defs id=\"defs1\"><\/defs><title id=\"title1\">Path 2158<\/title><style id=\"style1\">\t\t.s0 { fill: #001849 } \t<\/style><path id=\"Path 2158\" class=\"s0\" d=\"m 1.4,21.075 26.3,0.2 c 0.7,0 1.2,-0.7 0.8,-1.2 l -13,-19.1 c -0.4,-0.5 -1.3,-0.5 -1.6,0 l -13.3,18.9 c -0.4,0.6 0.1,1.2 0.8,1.2 z\" style=\"fill:#ffffff\"><\/path><metadata><\/metadata><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">What rules must I follow when in the US?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-21412\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"12\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-21412\"><p>As part of the IAG nursing program, it is important that participating nurses follow the program rules:<\/p><ul class=\"ul\"><li>Within 7 days of arrival in the United States, submit an Arrival Report to IAG to confirm your safe arrival and report your housing address.<\/li><li>Maintain accurate and up-to-date healthcare facility and housing address and contact information. Report to IAG any address or email\/ phone change within 10 days of any change.<\/li><li>Follow the rules, policies and procedures of the healthcare facility. Maintain the minimum medical insurance coverage required by Department of State regulations and IAG.<\/li><li><b>Important Note \u2013 It is extremely important to inform IAG when you arrive to your host community and if you make any address changes, as IAG is required by U.S. government regulation to report your location in the SEVIS system. Failure to follow these important rules and regulations of the program may result in program termination, requiring an immediate return to your home country.<\/b><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-21413\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"13\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-21413\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:svg=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:rdf=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/02\/22-rdf-syntax-ns#\" xmlns:cc=\"http:\/\/creativecommons.org\/ns#\" xmlns:dc=\"http:\/\/purl.org\/dc\/elements\/1.1\/\" viewBox=\"0 0 29 22\" width=\"29\" height=\"22\" id=\"svg1\"><defs id=\"defs1\"><\/defs><title id=\"title1\">Path 2158<\/title><style id=\"style1\">\t\t.s0 { fill: #001849 } \t<\/style><path id=\"Path 2158\" class=\"s0\" d=\"m1.4 0.8l26.3-0.2c0.7 0 1.2 0.7 0.8 1.2l-13 19.1c-0.4 0.5-1.3 0.5-1.6 0l-13.3-18.9c-0.4-0.6 0.1-1.2 0.8-1.2z\"><\/path><metadata><\/metadata><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:svg=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:rdf=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/02\/22-rdf-syntax-ns#\" xmlns:cc=\"http:\/\/creativecommons.org\/ns#\" xmlns:dc=\"http:\/\/purl.org\/dc\/elements\/1.1\/\" viewBox=\"0 0 29 22\" width=\"29\" height=\"22\" id=\"svg1\"><defs id=\"defs1\"><\/defs><title id=\"title1\">Path 2158<\/title><style id=\"style1\">\t\t.s0 { fill: #001849 } \t<\/style><path id=\"Path 2158\" class=\"s0\" d=\"m 1.4,21.075 26.3,0.2 c 0.7,0 1.2,-0.7 0.8,-1.2 l -13,-19.1 c -0.4,-0.5 -1.3,-0.5 -1.6,0 l -13.3,18.9 c -0.4,0.6 0.1,1.2 0.8,1.2 z\" style=\"fill:#ffffff\"><\/path><metadata><\/metadata><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">How much money do I need to bring to the US?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-21413\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"13\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-21413\"><p>It is important that you carefully plan a budget for your IAG program. As part of the application process, you will complete a Budget Exercise to calculate your expected income and expenses.\u00a0<b>Participating nurses should be aware that your nursing salary may not cover your total expenses \u2014 including the cost of the program, travel, housing, transportation, and living expenses \u2013 so you should plan to bring additional personal funds.\u00a0<\/b>You should have at least $2,000 \u2013 $5,000 available to you when you arrive in the United States for settling costs, including transportation to your healthcare facility, housing deposits, food, and other personal expenses until you receive your first paycheck.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-21414\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"14\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-21414\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:svg=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:rdf=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/02\/22-rdf-syntax-ns#\" xmlns:cc=\"http:\/\/creativecommons.org\/ns#\" xmlns:dc=\"http:\/\/purl.org\/dc\/elements\/1.1\/\" viewBox=\"0 0 29 22\" width=\"29\" height=\"22\" id=\"svg1\"><defs id=\"defs1\"><\/defs><title id=\"title1\">Path 2158<\/title><style id=\"style1\">\t\t.s0 { fill: #001849 } \t<\/style><path id=\"Path 2158\" class=\"s0\" d=\"m1.4 0.8l26.3-0.2c0.7 0 1.2 0.7 0.8 1.2l-13 19.1c-0.4 0.5-1.3 0.5-1.6 0l-13.3-18.9c-0.4-0.6 0.1-1.2 0.8-1.2z\"><\/path><metadata><\/metadata><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:svg=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:rdf=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/02\/22-rdf-syntax-ns#\" xmlns:cc=\"http:\/\/creativecommons.org\/ns#\" xmlns:dc=\"http:\/\/purl.org\/dc\/elements\/1.1\/\" viewBox=\"0 0 29 22\" width=\"29\" height=\"22\" id=\"svg1\"><defs id=\"defs1\"><\/defs><title id=\"title1\">Path 2158<\/title><style id=\"style1\">\t\t.s0 { fill: #001849 } \t<\/style><path id=\"Path 2158\" class=\"s0\" d=\"m 1.4,21.075 26.3,0.2 c 0.7,0 1.2,-0.7 0.8,-1.2 l -13,-19.1 c -0.4,-0.5 -1.3,-0.5 -1.6,0 l -13.3,18.9 c -0.4,0.6 0.1,1.2 0.8,1.2 z\" style=\"fill:#ffffff\"><\/path><metadata><\/metadata><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">What are the estimates for all fees\/general costs to participate in IAG's teacher exchange program?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-21414\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"14\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-21414\"><p class=\"no-mb\"><b>Costs that participants will likely incur while in the U. S. include:<\/b><\/p><ul class=\"ul no-mb\"><li>AZBN Application: $150<\/li><li>NCLEX: $150 (covered by IAG)<\/li><li>CGFNS VisaScreen Certificate (also part of TN Visa process): $700 (additional $650 for 10-day expedited) (covered by IAG)<\/li><li>Fingerprinting: $67.00<\/li><li>Application Processing Fee: $160<\/li><li>Background Check DPS Fee: $22.00<\/li><li>AZBN Credit Card Fee: $3.00<\/li><li>IELTS (sample of English Proficiency Exam, also required for CGFNS): $230 \u2022 Personal expenses \u2013 mobile phone, travel, savings, entertainment Medical insurance premiums or out-of-pocket expenses not covered by medical insurance policy<\/li><li>Taxes (estimated 15-20% of your paycheck)<\/li><li>*Food<\/li><\/ul><p class=\"paragraph\"><b>*See budget exercise for estimates\/ranges for these costs:\u00a0<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/d2ir6gu3mx7cqv.cloudfront.net\/company\/sites\/158008\/budget-exercise.xlsx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sample Budget Exercise<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-21415\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"15\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-21415\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:svg=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:rdf=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/02\/22-rdf-syntax-ns#\" xmlns:cc=\"http:\/\/creativecommons.org\/ns#\" xmlns:dc=\"http:\/\/purl.org\/dc\/elements\/1.1\/\" viewBox=\"0 0 29 22\" width=\"29\" height=\"22\" id=\"svg1\"><defs id=\"defs1\"><\/defs><title id=\"title1\">Path 2158<\/title><style id=\"style1\">\t\t.s0 { fill: #001849 } \t<\/style><path id=\"Path 2158\" class=\"s0\" d=\"m1.4 0.8l26.3-0.2c0.7 0 1.2 0.7 0.8 1.2l-13 19.1c-0.4 0.5-1.3 0.5-1.6 0l-13.3-18.9c-0.4-0.6 0.1-1.2 0.8-1.2z\"><\/path><metadata><\/metadata><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:svg=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:rdf=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/02\/22-rdf-syntax-ns#\" xmlns:cc=\"http:\/\/creativecommons.org\/ns#\" xmlns:dc=\"http:\/\/purl.org\/dc\/elements\/1.1\/\" viewBox=\"0 0 29 22\" width=\"29\" height=\"22\" id=\"svg1\"><defs id=\"defs1\"><\/defs><title id=\"title1\">Path 2158<\/title><style id=\"style1\">\t\t.s0 { fill: #001849 } \t<\/style><path id=\"Path 2158\" class=\"s0\" d=\"m 1.4,21.075 26.3,0.2 c 0.7,0 1.2,-0.7 0.8,-1.2 l -13,-19.1 c -0.4,-0.5 -1.3,-0.5 -1.6,0 l -13.3,18.9 c -0.4,0.6 0.1,1.2 0.8,1.2 z\" style=\"fill:#ffffff\"><\/path><metadata><\/metadata><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">What are the estimates for food?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-21415\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"15\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-21415\"><p class=\"mb-10\">The average cost of food per month for one person ranges from $200 to $500, depending on age. However, these national averages vary based on where you live and the quality of your food purchases. Here\u2019s a monthly grocery budget for the average family:<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/mint.intuit.com\/blog\/food-budgets\/monthly-grocery-budget-calculator\/#:~:text=The%20average%20cost%20of%20food%20per%20month%20for,a%20monthly%20grocery%20budget%20for%20the%20average%20family\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Monthly Food Budget + Grocery Calculator<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-21416\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"16\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-21416\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:svg=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:rdf=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/02\/22-rdf-syntax-ns#\" xmlns:cc=\"http:\/\/creativecommons.org\/ns#\" xmlns:dc=\"http:\/\/purl.org\/dc\/elements\/1.1\/\" viewBox=\"0 0 29 22\" width=\"29\" height=\"22\" id=\"svg1\"><defs id=\"defs1\"><\/defs><title id=\"title1\">Path 2158<\/title><style id=\"style1\">\t\t.s0 { fill: #001849 } \t<\/style><path id=\"Path 2158\" class=\"s0\" d=\"m1.4 0.8l26.3-0.2c0.7 0 1.2 0.7 0.8 1.2l-13 19.1c-0.4 0.5-1.3 0.5-1.6 0l-13.3-18.9c-0.4-0.6 0.1-1.2 0.8-1.2z\"><\/path><metadata><\/metadata><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:svg=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:rdf=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/02\/22-rdf-syntax-ns#\" xmlns:cc=\"http:\/\/creativecommons.org\/ns#\" xmlns:dc=\"http:\/\/purl.org\/dc\/elements\/1.1\/\" viewBox=\"0 0 29 22\" width=\"29\" height=\"22\" id=\"svg1\"><defs id=\"defs1\"><\/defs><title id=\"title1\">Path 2158<\/title><style id=\"style1\">\t\t.s0 { fill: #001849 } \t<\/style><path id=\"Path 2158\" class=\"s0\" d=\"m 1.4,21.075 26.3,0.2 c 0.7,0 1.2,-0.7 0.8,-1.2 l -13,-19.1 c -0.4,-0.5 -1.3,-0.5 -1.6,0 l -13.3,18.9 c -0.4,0.6 0.1,1.2 0.8,1.2 z\" style=\"fill:#ffffff\"><\/path><metadata><\/metadata><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">What are the housing arrangements?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-21416\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"16\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-21416\"><p><b>Short-term Housing Arrangement<\/b><br \/>Before arriving in the United States, it is important that you make a short-term housing arrangement so that you have a safe place to stay while you search for a more permanent housing solution.<\/p><p>You can make a hotel reservation online through\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hotels.com\/\">hotels.com<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/\">orbitz.com<\/a><\/p><p>IAG can provide assistance with securing short-term housing.<br \/><b><br \/>Long-term Housing Arrangements<\/b><\/p><p class=\"mb-10\">We recommend talking with your teacher, co-workers, or supervisors for suggestions on affordable, and safe housing options in your work area.<\/p><p class=\"mb-10\">To reduce housing expenses, you may want to consider sharing an apartment, or home with another teacher or local community member.<\/p><p class=\"mb-10\">IAG can assist exchange teachers in locating and securing reasonable housing options.<\/p><p class=\"mb-10\">Housing costs in the United States vary, but you should expect to pay 20-40% of your take-home salary in rent.<\/p><p class=\"mb-10\">You also typically have to pay separately for utilities, such as electricity, heat, air-conditioning, water, garbage, and internet.<\/p><p class=\"mb-10\">Most apartments or rental homes require a move-in deposit, typically \u201cfirst and last month\u2019s rent\u201d (meaning two months\u2019 of rent) when securing the apartment.<\/p><p class=\"mb-10\">Most will require a lease, which is a contract typically of one year to pay rent to the landlord. For additional information on cost of living\/living expenses, please review the \u2018Financial Considerations\u2019 section on our Teacher\u2019s page.<\/p><p class=\"no-mb\">Here are a few resources:<\/p><ul class=\"ul\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.roomies.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Roomies.com<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/nextdoor.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Nextdoor.com<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zillow.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">zillow.com<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/marketplace\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Facebook Marketplace<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-21417\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"17\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-21417\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:svg=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:rdf=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/02\/22-rdf-syntax-ns#\" xmlns:cc=\"http:\/\/creativecommons.org\/ns#\" xmlns:dc=\"http:\/\/purl.org\/dc\/elements\/1.1\/\" viewBox=\"0 0 29 22\" width=\"29\" height=\"22\" id=\"svg1\"><defs id=\"defs1\"><\/defs><title id=\"title1\">Path 2158<\/title><style id=\"style1\">\t\t.s0 { fill: #001849 } \t<\/style><path id=\"Path 2158\" class=\"s0\" d=\"m1.4 0.8l26.3-0.2c0.7 0 1.2 0.7 0.8 1.2l-13 19.1c-0.4 0.5-1.3 0.5-1.6 0l-13.3-18.9c-0.4-0.6 0.1-1.2 0.8-1.2z\"><\/path><metadata><\/metadata><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:svg=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:rdf=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/02\/22-rdf-syntax-ns#\" xmlns:cc=\"http:\/\/creativecommons.org\/ns#\" xmlns:dc=\"http:\/\/purl.org\/dc\/elements\/1.1\/\" viewBox=\"0 0 29 22\" width=\"29\" height=\"22\" id=\"svg1\"><defs id=\"defs1\"><\/defs><title id=\"title1\">Path 2158<\/title><style id=\"style1\">\t\t.s0 { fill: #001849 } \t<\/style><path id=\"Path 2158\" class=\"s0\" d=\"m 1.4,21.075 26.3,0.2 c 0.7,0 1.2,-0.7 0.8,-1.2 l -13,-19.1 c -0.4,-0.5 -1.3,-0.5 -1.6,0 l -13.3,18.9 c -0.4,0.6 0.1,1.2 0.8,1.2 z\" style=\"fill:#ffffff\"><\/path><metadata><\/metadata><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">What kind of transportation will I need?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-21417\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"17\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-21417\"><p class=\"mb-10\">Public transportation in the United States may be more limited than in your home country.<\/p><p class=\"no-mb\">Most larger cities in the United States will have a public bus system and some have public train\/subway\/rail systems. Other smaller cities or towns do not have a public transportation system and are more reliant on cars as the primary means of transportation.<\/p><p class=\"no-mb\">Purchasing a bicycle or walking are also possibilities, but you should consider the climate of the season in your host community.<\/p><p class=\"no-mb\">We recommend that you carefully consider transportation options that are reasonably available when you secure housing.<\/p><p class=\"no-mb\">IAG is available to assist you if you have any problems securing transportation options on an ongoing basis.<\/p><p class=\"no-mb\">Here is information on Lyft and Uber in case you need transportation and others are not available to assist.<\/p><ul class=\"ul\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uber.com\/global\/en\/price-estimate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Uber price estimate<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uber.com\/en-GB\/blog\/how-to-use-uber-fare-estimator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">How to use uber fare estimator<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lyft.com\/rider\/fare-estimate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lyft fare estimate<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-21418\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"18\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-21418\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:svg=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:rdf=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/02\/22-rdf-syntax-ns#\" xmlns:cc=\"http:\/\/creativecommons.org\/ns#\" xmlns:dc=\"http:\/\/purl.org\/dc\/elements\/1.1\/\" viewBox=\"0 0 29 22\" width=\"29\" height=\"22\" id=\"svg1\"><defs id=\"defs1\"><\/defs><title id=\"title1\">Path 2158<\/title><style id=\"style1\">\t\t.s0 { fill: #001849 } \t<\/style><path id=\"Path 2158\" class=\"s0\" d=\"m1.4 0.8l26.3-0.2c0.7 0 1.2 0.7 0.8 1.2l-13 19.1c-0.4 0.5-1.3 0.5-1.6 0l-13.3-18.9c-0.4-0.6 0.1-1.2 0.8-1.2z\"><\/path><metadata><\/metadata><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:svg=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:rdf=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/02\/22-rdf-syntax-ns#\" xmlns:cc=\"http:\/\/creativecommons.org\/ns#\" xmlns:dc=\"http:\/\/purl.org\/dc\/elements\/1.1\/\" viewBox=\"0 0 29 22\" width=\"29\" height=\"22\" id=\"svg1\"><defs id=\"defs1\"><\/defs><title id=\"title1\">Path 2158<\/title><style id=\"style1\">\t\t.s0 { fill: #001849 } \t<\/style><path id=\"Path 2158\" class=\"s0\" d=\"m 1.4,21.075 26.3,0.2 c 0.7,0 1.2,-0.7 0.8,-1.2 l -13,-19.1 c -0.4,-0.5 -1.3,-0.5 -1.6,0 l -13.3,18.9 c -0.4,0.6 0.1,1.2 0.8,1.2 z\" style=\"fill:#ffffff\"><\/path><metadata><\/metadata><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">What are the expected work-related (salary) deductions\/taxes?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-21418\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"18\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-21418\"><p>Your salary will be commensurate with nurses from the U.S. with the same level of education and years of experience. Each healthcare facility typically has a plan or \u201cwage schedule\u201d that outlines the salary for every employee \u2013 IAG will provide this information to you upon placement at a healthcare facility. You will receive a paycheck directly from IAG, based on bi-weekly pay schedule (1st and 15th of each month).<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is included in the International Nurse Alliance?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<ul class=\\\"ul\\\"><li>INA sponsors nurses on a TN Visa for qualified nurse applicants from Mexico and Canada.<\\\/li><li>Comprehensive nursing exchange program in the United States.<\\\/li><li>Ongoing support with the TN IAG application, Visa approval process, and Nursing degree evaluation.<\\\/li><li>We offer an NCLEX Prep course through Kaplan.<\\\/li><li>Placement in an IAG approved medical facility (hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, rehab hospitals, and assisted living communities).<\\\/li><li>Ongoing nursing professional development program.<\\\/li><li>Post-arrival support.<\\\/li><\\\/ul>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What should I expect from my program?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p>Your program includes:<\\\/p><ol><li><b>Professional training<\\\/b>\\u00a0\\u2013 This international bilingual on-the-job training will further enhance your qualifications and expertise in nursing. Career Advancement: The skills and knowledge gained through professional development opportunities can boost your healthcare career, making you a more effective nurse and increasing your potential for leadership roles within the healthcare sector.<\\\/li><li><b>Professional development<\\\/b>\\u00a0\\u2013 Bi-monthly Webinar Series covering topics topic such as quality measures, basic professional hygiene, reviews of medications, and updates on the latest regulations in healthcare. These webinars provide continuing education credit.<\\\/li><li><b>Networking events<\\\/b>\\u00a0\\u2013 Participants have access to networking events where they can connect with various hospitals and hospital personnel to network about future employment opportunities.<\\\/li><li><b>Cultural exchange<\\\/b>\\u00a0\\u2013 The program promotes mutual understanding between the people of the United States and other countries. You will learn about the culture of the United States.<\\\/li><li><b>Personal growth<\\\/b>\\u00a0-You can expect to grow both professionally and personally as you gain understanding of U.S. culture, society, and nursing practices. Immersive environments provide the opportunity to improve English language skills. You will return to your home country with increased knowledge of the United States and the U.S. healthcare system. In addition, the experience can provide both professional direction and personal understanding.<\\\/li><\\\/ol>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What are the U.S. nursing eligibility requirements?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p>Complete your nursing program, pass an English Language Proficiency exam (required prior to attempting NCLEX exam, also required by CGFNS and AZBN), and pass the NCLEX (required for CGFNS and AZBN).<\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Where will I be working?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<div class=\\\"elementor-toggle-item\\\"><div id=\\\"elementor-tab-content-1344\\\" class=\\\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix elementor-active\\\" role=\\\"region\\\" data-tab=\\\"4\\\" aria-labelledby=\\\"elementor-tab-title-1344\\\">The program typically places nurses in a healthcare experience that aligns with their expertise and preferences.<\\\/div><\\\/div><div class=\\\"elementor-toggle-item\\\"><div id=\\\"elementor-tab-title-1345\\\" class=\\\"elementor-tab-title\\\" role=\\\"button\\\" data-tab=\\\"5\\\" aria-controls=\\\"elementor-tab-content-1345\\\" aria-expanded=\\\"false\\\">\\u00a0<\\\/div><\\\/div>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Do I need a visa?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p>Yes, IAG will support your application for a TN Visa.<br \\\/>If you have questions about the Visa process, please email:\\u00a0<a href=\\\"mailto:healthcare@iagusa.org\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\">healthcare@iagusa.org<\\\/a><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How do I apply for a TN Nursing Program Visa?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p>To participate in the IAG program, you must apply for a TN visa. IAG always recommends that you review the website of your local embassy or consulate to ensure accurate information specific to your home country. For more information on applying for a TN visa, see the U.S. Department of State\\u2019s website here:\\u00a0<a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/travel.state.gov\\\/content\\\/travel\\\/en\\\/us-visas\\\/employment\\\/visas-canadian%20mexican-nafta-professional-workers.html\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener noreferrer\\\">https:\\\/\\\/travel.state.gov\\\/content\\\/travel\\\/en\\\/us-visas\\\/employment\\\/visas-canadian mexican-nafta-professional-workers.html<\\\/a>.<br \\\/>If you have questions about the Visa process, please email:\\u00a0<a href=\\\"mailto:visa@iagusa.org\\\">visa@iagusa.org<\\\/a><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Can I bring my family?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<div class=\\\"elementor-toggle-item\\\"><div id=\\\"elementor-tab-content-1347\\\" class=\\\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix elementor-active\\\" role=\\\"region\\\" data-tab=\\\"7\\\" aria-labelledby=\\\"elementor-tab-title-1347\\\">Yes, you can bring a legal spouse and\\\/or dependents on the TN Visa.<\\\/div><\\\/div><div class=\\\"elementor-toggle-item\\\"><div id=\\\"elementor-tab-title-1348\\\" class=\\\"elementor-tab-title\\\" role=\\\"button\\\" data-tab=\\\"8\\\" aria-controls=\\\"elementor-tab-content-1348\\\" aria-expanded=\\\"false\\\">\\u00a0<\\\/div><\\\/div>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What salary will I receive?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<div class=\\\"elementor-toggle-item\\\"><div id=\\\"elementor-tab-content-1348\\\" class=\\\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix elementor-active\\\" role=\\\"region\\\" data-tab=\\\"8\\\" aria-labelledby=\\\"elementor-tab-title-1348\\\">Your salary will be commensurate with nurses from the U.S. with the same level of education and years of experience. Each healthcare facility typically has a plan or \\u201cwage schedule\\u201d that outlines the salary for every employee \\u2013 IAG will provide this information to you upon placement at a healthcare facility. You will receive a paycheck directly from IAG, based on bi-weekly pay schedule (1st and 15th of each month).<\\\/div><\\\/div><div class=\\\"elementor-toggle-item\\\"><div id=\\\"elementor-tab-title-1349\\\" class=\\\"elementor-tab-title\\\" role=\\\"button\\\" data-tab=\\\"9\\\" aria-controls=\\\"elementor-tab-content-1349\\\" aria-expanded=\\\"false\\\">\\u00a0<\\\/div><\\\/div>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What deductions will be taken from my paycheck?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<div class=\\\"elementor-toggle-item\\\"><div id=\\\"elementor-tab-content-1349\\\" class=\\\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix elementor-active\\\" role=\\\"region\\\" data-tab=\\\"9\\\" aria-labelledby=\\\"elementor-tab-title-1349\\\">You will notice that federal and state taxes will be taken out of your paycheck at a rate between 15-20% of your paycheck. Additionally, your paycheck may include a deduction for your medical insurance premium, depending on the type of insurance you select.<\\\/div><\\\/div><div class=\\\"elementor-toggle-item\\\"><div id=\\\"elementor-tab-title-13410\\\" class=\\\"elementor-tab-title\\\" role=\\\"button\\\" data-tab=\\\"10\\\" aria-controls=\\\"elementor-tab-content-13410\\\" aria-expanded=\\\"false\\\">\\u00a0<\\\/div><\\\/div>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How should I prepare for my arrival in the US?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p>Be sure to read IAG\\u2019s orientation materials, including the Exchange Teacher Handbook and online FAQ, before you arrive in the United States.\\u00a0<b>Detailed orientation materials will be provided upon acceptance to the program.<\\\/b><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is the Application Process?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<ol><li>Obtain a job offer from IAG<\\\/li><li>Gather supporting documentation required for all applications<\\\/li><li>Apply to CGFNS (It is required for the TN Visa and AZBN Licensure)\\u00a0<\\\/li><li>Submit online Arizona Fingerprint Clearance application (if applicable \\u2013 complete online at Gemalto)<\\\/li><li>Submit DS-160 Form (TN Visa)<\\\/li><li>Schedule in-person interview at US Embassy or Consulate<\\\/li><li>Once TN Visa interview is scheduled, begin AZBN application<\\\/li><li>Submit completed AZBN application<\\\/li><\\\/ol>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What rules must I follow when in the US?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p>As part of the IAG nursing program, it is important that participating nurses follow the program rules:<\\\/p><ul class=\\\"ul\\\"><li>Within 7 days of arrival in the United States, submit an Arrival Report to IAG to confirm your safe arrival and report your housing address.<\\\/li><li>Maintain accurate and up-to-date healthcare facility and housing address and contact information. Report to IAG any address or email\\\/ phone change within 10 days of any change.<\\\/li><li>Follow the rules, policies and procedures of the healthcare facility. Maintain the minimum medical insurance coverage required by Department of State regulations and IAG.<\\\/li><li><b>Important Note \\u2013 It is extremely important to inform IAG when you arrive to your host community and if you make any address changes, as IAG is required by U.S. government regulation to report your location in the SEVIS system. Failure to follow these important rules and regulations of the program may result in program termination, requiring an immediate return to your home country.<\\\/b><\\\/li><\\\/ul>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How much money do I need to bring to the US?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p>It is important that you carefully plan a budget for your IAG program. As part of the application process, you will complete a Budget Exercise to calculate your expected income and expenses.\\u00a0<b>Participating nurses should be aware that your nursing salary may not cover your total expenses \\u2014 including the cost of the program, travel, housing, transportation, and living expenses \\u2013 so you should plan to bring additional personal funds.\\u00a0<\\\/b>You should have at least $2,000 \\u2013 $5,000 available to you when you arrive in the United States for settling costs, including transportation to your healthcare facility, housing deposits, food, and other personal expenses until you receive your first paycheck.<\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What are the estimates for all fees\\\/general costs to participate in IAG's teacher exchange program?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p class=\\\"no-mb\\\"><b>Costs that participants will likely incur while in the U. S. include:<\\\/b><\\\/p><ul class=\\\"ul no-mb\\\"><li>AZBN Application: $150<\\\/li><li>NCLEX: $150 (covered by IAG)<\\\/li><li>CGFNS VisaScreen Certificate (also part of TN Visa process): $700 (additional $650 for 10-day expedited) (covered by IAG)<\\\/li><li>Fingerprinting: $67.00<\\\/li><li>Application Processing Fee: $160<\\\/li><li>Background Check DPS Fee: $22.00<\\\/li><li>AZBN Credit Card Fee: $3.00<\\\/li><li>IELTS (sample of English Proficiency Exam, also required for CGFNS): $230 \\u2022 Personal expenses \\u2013 mobile phone, travel, savings, entertainment Medical insurance premiums or out-of-pocket expenses not covered by medical insurance policy<\\\/li><li>Taxes (estimated 15-20% of your paycheck)<\\\/li><li>*Food<\\\/li><\\\/ul><p class=\\\"paragraph\\\"><b>*See budget exercise for estimates\\\/ranges for these costs:\\u00a0<\\\/b><a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/d2ir6gu3mx7cqv.cloudfront.net\\\/company\\\/sites\\\/158008\\\/budget-exercise.xlsx\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener noreferrer\\\">Sample Budget Exercise<\\\/a><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What are the estimates for food?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p class=\\\"mb-10\\\">The average cost of food per month for one person ranges from $200 to $500, depending on age. However, these national averages vary based on where you live and the quality of your food purchases. Here\\u2019s a monthly grocery budget for the average family:<\\\/p><p><a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/mint.intuit.com\\\/blog\\\/food-budgets\\\/monthly-grocery-budget-calculator\\\/#:~:text=The%20average%20cost%20of%20food%20per%20month%20for,a%20monthly%20grocery%20budget%20for%20the%20average%20family\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener noreferrer\\\">Monthly Food Budget + Grocery Calculator<\\\/a><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What are the housing arrangements?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p><b>Short-term Housing Arrangement<\\\/b><br \\\/>Before arriving in the United States, it is important that you make a short-term housing arrangement so that you have a safe place to stay while you search for a more permanent housing solution.<\\\/p><p>You can make a hotel reservation online through\\u00a0<a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.hotels.com\\\/\\\">hotels.com<\\\/a>\\u00a0or\\u00a0<a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.orbitz.com\\\/\\\">orbitz.com<\\\/a><\\\/p><p>IAG can provide assistance with securing short-term housing.<br \\\/><b><br \\\/>Long-term Housing Arrangements<\\\/b><\\\/p><p class=\\\"mb-10\\\">We recommend talking with your teacher, co-workers, or supervisors for suggestions on affordable, and safe housing options in your work area.<\\\/p><p class=\\\"mb-10\\\">To reduce housing expenses, you may want to consider sharing an apartment, or home with another teacher or local community member.<\\\/p><p class=\\\"mb-10\\\">IAG can assist exchange teachers in locating and securing reasonable housing options.<\\\/p><p class=\\\"mb-10\\\">Housing costs in the United States vary, but you should expect to pay 20-40% of your take-home salary in rent.<\\\/p><p class=\\\"mb-10\\\">You also typically have to pay separately for utilities, such as electricity, heat, air-conditioning, water, garbage, and internet.<\\\/p><p class=\\\"mb-10\\\">Most apartments or rental homes require a move-in deposit, typically \\u201cfirst and last month\\u2019s rent\\u201d (meaning two months\\u2019 of rent) when securing the apartment.<\\\/p><p class=\\\"mb-10\\\">Most will require a lease, which is a contract typically of one year to pay rent to the landlord. For additional information on cost of living\\\/living expenses, please review the \\u2018Financial Considerations\\u2019 section on our Teacher\\u2019s page.<\\\/p><p class=\\\"no-mb\\\">Here are a few resources:<\\\/p><ul class=\\\"ul\\\"><li><a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.roomies.com\\\/\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener noreferrer\\\">Roomies.com<\\\/a><\\\/li><li><a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/nextdoor.com\\\/\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener noreferrer\\\">Nextdoor.com<\\\/a><\\\/li><li><a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.zillow.com\\\/\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener noreferrer\\\">zillow.com<\\\/a><\\\/li><li><a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.facebook.com\\\/marketplace\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener noreferrer\\\">Facebook Marketplace<\\\/a><\\\/li><\\\/ul>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What kind of transportation will I need?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p class=\\\"mb-10\\\">Public transportation in the United States may be more limited than in your home country.<\\\/p><p class=\\\"no-mb\\\">Most larger cities in the United States will have a public bus system and some have public train\\\/subway\\\/rail systems. Other smaller cities or towns do not have a public transportation system and are more reliant on cars as the primary means of transportation.<\\\/p><p class=\\\"no-mb\\\">Purchasing a bicycle or walking are also possibilities, but you should consider the climate of the season in your host community.<\\\/p><p class=\\\"no-mb\\\">We recommend that you carefully consider transportation options that are reasonably available when you secure housing.<\\\/p><p class=\\\"no-mb\\\">IAG is available to assist you if you have any problems securing transportation options on an ongoing basis.<\\\/p><p class=\\\"no-mb\\\">Here is information on Lyft and Uber in case you need transportation and others are not available to assist.<\\\/p><ul class=\\\"ul\\\"><li><a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.uber.com\\\/global\\\/en\\\/price-estimate\\\/\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener noreferrer\\\">Uber price estimate<\\\/a><\\\/li><li><a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.uber.com\\\/en-GB\\\/blog\\\/how-to-use-uber-fare-estimator\\\/\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener noreferrer\\\">How to use uber fare estimator<\\\/a><\\\/li><li><a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.lyft.com\\\/rider\\\/fare-estimate\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener noreferrer\\\">Lyft fare estimate<\\\/a><\\\/li><\\\/ul>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What are the expected work-related (salary) deductions\\\/taxes?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p>Your salary will be commensurate with nurses from the U.S. with the same level of education and years of experience. Each healthcare facility typically has a plan or \\u201cwage schedule\\u201d that outlines the salary for every employee \\u2013 IAG will provide this information to you upon placement at a healthcare facility. You will receive a paycheck directly from IAG, based on bi-weekly pay schedule (1st and 15th of each month).<\\\/p>\"}}]}<\/script>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Popular Questions Path 2158 Path 2158 What is included in the International Nurse Alliance? INA sponsors nurses on a TN Visa for qualified nurse applicants from Mexico and Canada. Comprehensive nursing exchange program in the United States. Ongoing support with the TN IAG application, Visa approval process, and Nursing degree evaluation. We offer an NCLEX [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":17,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"content-type":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-103","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v25.3.1 (Yoast SEO v25.3.1) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Healthcare FAQ - IAG<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/iagusa.org\/healthcare-faq\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Healthcare FAQ\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Popular Questions Path 2158 Path 2158 What is included in the International Nurse Alliance? INA sponsors nurses on a TN Visa for qualified nurse applicants from Mexico and Canada. Comprehensive nursing exchange program in the United States. Ongoing support with the TN IAG application, Visa approval process, and Nursing degree evaluation. We offer an NCLEX [&hellip;]\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/iagusa.org\/healthcare-faq\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"IAG\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/IALLIANCEGROUP\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2025-01-07T18:13:06+00:00\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:site\" content=\"@ialliancegroup\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"8 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/iagusa.org\/healthcare-faq\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/iagusa.org\/healthcare-faq\/\",\"name\":\"Healthcare FAQ - IAG\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/iagusa.org\/#website\"},\"datePublished\":\"2019-06-18T09:01:26+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2025-01-07T18:13:06+00:00\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/iagusa.org\/healthcare-faq\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/iagusa.org\/healthcare-faq\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/iagusa.org\/healthcare-faq\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/iagusa.org\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"Healthcare FAQ\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/iagusa.org\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/iagusa.org\/\",\"name\":\"International Alliance Group\",\"description\":\"We Connect Talent With Opportunites\",\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/iagusa.org\/#organization\"},\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\/\/iagusa.org\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/iagusa.org\/#organization\",\"name\":\"International Alliance Group\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/iagusa.org\/\",\"logo\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/iagusa.org\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/iagusa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Logo-IAG-GWD-Red-1-1-1.png\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/iagusa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Logo-IAG-GWD-Red-1-1-1.png\",\"width\":1080,\"height\":1080,\"caption\":\"International Alliance Group\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/iagusa.org\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/\"},\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/IALLIANCEGROUP\",\"https:\/\/x.com\/ialliancegroup\",\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/ialliancegroup\/\",\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/iallaincegroup\",\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@internationalalliancegroup8550\"]}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO Premium plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"Healthcare FAQ - IAG","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/iagusa.org\/healthcare-faq\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"Healthcare FAQ","og_description":"Popular Questions Path 2158 Path 2158 What is included in the International Nurse Alliance? INA sponsors nurses on a TN Visa for qualified nurse applicants from Mexico and Canada. Comprehensive nursing exchange program in the United States. Ongoing support with the TN IAG application, Visa approval process, and Nursing degree evaluation. We offer an NCLEX [&hellip;]","og_url":"https:\/\/iagusa.org\/healthcare-faq\/","og_site_name":"IAG","article_publisher":"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/IALLIANCEGROUP","article_modified_time":"2025-01-07T18:13:06+00:00","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_site":"@ialliancegroup","twitter_misc":{"Est. reading time":"8 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/iagusa.org\/healthcare-faq\/","url":"https:\/\/iagusa.org\/healthcare-faq\/","name":"Healthcare FAQ - IAG","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/iagusa.org\/#website"},"datePublished":"2019-06-18T09:01:26+00:00","dateModified":"2025-01-07T18:13:06+00:00","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/iagusa.org\/healthcare-faq\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/iagusa.org\/healthcare-faq\/"]}]},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/iagusa.org\/healthcare-faq\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/iagusa.org\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Healthcare FAQ"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/iagusa.org\/#website","url":"https:\/\/iagusa.org\/","name":"International Alliance Group","description":"We Connect Talent With Opportunites","publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/iagusa.org\/#organization"},"potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/iagusa.org\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/iagusa.org\/#organization","name":"International Alliance Group","url":"https:\/\/iagusa.org\/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/iagusa.org\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/iagusa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Logo-IAG-GWD-Red-1-1-1.png","contentUrl":"https:\/\/iagusa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Logo-IAG-GWD-Red-1-1-1.png","width":1080,"height":1080,"caption":"International Alliance Group"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/iagusa.org\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/"},"sameAs":["https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/IALLIANCEGROUP","https:\/\/x.com\/ialliancegroup","https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/ialliancegroup\/","https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/iallaincegroup","https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@internationalalliancegroup8550"]}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/iagusa.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/103","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/iagusa.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/iagusa.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/iagusa.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/iagusa.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=103"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/iagusa.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/103\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/iagusa.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=103"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}