TN Visa Surgical Oncologist Jobs

Surgical Oncologist roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA treaty's physician category, covering Canadian citizens at the border and Mexican citizens through consular processing. U.S. academic medical centers and cancer institutes actively recruit fellowship-trained oncologic surgeons, and TN status carries no annual cap or lottery for Canadians.

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Open Jobs33+
Top Visa TypeTN
Work Type97% On-site
Median Salary$483K
Top LocationSalt Lake City, UT
Most JobsUniversity of Utah

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Memorial Health University Medical Center
Breast Surgical Oncologist
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Breast Surgical Oncologist
Memorial Health University Medical Center
Savannah, Georgia
Medical Specialists
Healthcare Administration
Physicians
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15+ yrs exp.
Doctorate
1,001-5,000

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University of Utah
Surgical Oncologist
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University of Utah
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Surgical Oncologist
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, Utah
Medical Specialists
Healthcare Administration
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10+ yrs exp.
Doctorate
10,000+

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OneOncology
Breast Surgical Oncologist
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Breast Surgical Oncologist
OneOncology
Dallas, Texas
Medical Specialists
Healthcare Administration
Clinical Support
Physicians
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2+ yrs exp.
Doctorate
1,001-5,000

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Moffitt Cancer Center
GI Surgical Oncologist
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GI Surgical Oncologist
Moffitt Cancer Center
Tampa, Florida
Medical Specialists
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
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5,001-10,000

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The University of Michigan
Surgical Oncologist
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Surgical Oncologist
The University of Michigan
Lansing, Michigan
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Tips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Surgical Oncologist

Verify your fellowship credentials match TN requirements

TN classification for physicians requires a valid license or the ability to obtain one in the destination state. Confirm your oncology fellowship certificate and medical degree are ready for USCIS review before outreach begins.

Target NCI-designated cancer centers directly

National Cancer Institute-designated cancer centers hire surgical oncologists under institutional sponsorship frameworks and have in-house immigration counsel familiar with TN petitions. Applying through their faculty recruitment portals bypasses generalist HR screening.

Distinguish your subspecialty when approaching employers

Hepatobiliary, colorectal, and breast oncology subspecialties command separate credentialing pathways and privileges. Naming your subspecialty explicitly in cover materials helps employers assess surgical privileges and TN documentation requirements accurately from the outset.

Request a support letter covering TN-specific elements

Your offer letter must state your title, duties, Canadian or Mexican citizenship, and TN eligibility. Ask HR to confirm the letter references specialty occupation status so CBP or a consular officer can approve without additional documentation requests.

Use Migrate Mate to find experienced visa sponsors

Filtering for surgical oncologist roles at institutions experienced with visa sponsorship shortens your search significantly. Migrate Mate surfaces employer data by role and visa type, helping you focus outreach on organizations that have demonstrated familiarity with work visa processes.

Plan Mexican TN processing around consular appointment lead times

Mexican citizens must apply at a U.S. consulate rather than at the border, and appointment availability in Ciudad Juárez or Monterrey can run several weeks out. Build that window into your start-date negotiation before signing an offer.

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Surgical Oncologist TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions

Does a Surgical Oncologist role qualify for TN visa status?

Yes. Surgical oncologists qualify under the USMCA physician category, provided you hold a valid medical degree and are licensed, or eligible for licensure, in the U.S. state where you'll practice. The employer's offer letter must describe duties that clearly fall within the physician occupational category recognized by CBP.

How does TN compare to H-1B for Surgical Oncologist positions?

TN has no annual lottery and no cap for Canadian citizens, so you can start the process as soon as you have an offer. H-1B requires entering a random selection process held once a year, often delaying employment by 12 to 18 months. Mexican citizens face a 5,400-per-year TN allocation, but demand rarely approaches that ceiling for specialist physician roles.

Can Canadian surgical oncologists apply at the border without a prior petition?

Yes. Canadian citizens present their offer letter, credentials, and TN application directly at a port of entry without filing a petition with USCIS in advance. Bring your medical degree, fellowship certificate, state licensure documentation, and the employer's detailed support letter. CBP officers adjudicate TN applications at the border in real time.

Where can I find Surgical Oncologist jobs that already offer TN visa sponsorship?

Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for surgical oncologist roles at U.S. employers with TN visa sponsorship history, so you're not spending time on institutions that don't support the visa category. Filtering by role and visa type surfaces academic medical centers and cancer institutes that have run TN filings before.

What happens to TN status if my employer loses funding or closes a surgical program?

TN status is tied to a specific employer and role. If your position is eliminated, your TN authorization ends with that employment. You have a short window to find a new sponsoring employer and file for a fresh TN at the border or through USCIS before your authorized period lapses. Negotiating a notice period into your contract helps protect that transition window.

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