The hospitality industry is facing a critical moment. High turnover, talent shortages, and rising recruitment costs are straining operations across U.S. hotels. These staffing gaps don’t just impact your team—they affect your guest satisfaction, service quality, and bottom line.
But there’s good news: the TN visa hospitality program offers a practical, reliable, and cost-effective staffing solution. With access to skilled professionals from Mexico and Canada, hotels can build stable, high-performing teams without the burden of constant rehiring.
Here’s how it works—and why it could be the answer to your hotel’s biggest HR challenge.
Why Staffing Is a Growing Pain in Hospitality
Hotels are under pressure. With annual turnover rates in the hospitality industry averaging nearly 74.9%, according to The Hospitality Daily, it’s becoming harder to maintain consistency in service.
Key challenges:
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Constant rehiring drains time and resources
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Training costs continue to rise
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Skilled professionals are harder to find in local markets
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Understaffed teams lead to burnout and guest complaints
This revolving door of employees creates instability. Without reliable talent, operations suffer and your guest experience takes a hit.
TN Visa Hospitality: A Smarter Staffing Strategy
The TN visa is a non-immigrant work visa under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). It allows qualified Mexican and Canadian professionals to work in the U.S. in pre-approved job categories—including many within hospitality.
At Homma Talent, we help hotels use this visa to hire pre-vetted, experienced professionals for leadership and supervisory roles across departments like:
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Guest Services
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Rooms Division
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Food & Beverage
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Housekeeping
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Finance & Engineering
Benefits of Hiring Through the TN Visa Hospitality Program
- Access to Skilled Talent
Hire experienced bilingual professionals with strong hospitality backgrounds. Candidates are vetted for leadership skills and cultural fit. - Reduce Turnover
TN visas last up to three years, with the possibility of renewal. This helps hotels retain top performers and reduce the cycle of constant hiring and onboarding. - Cost-Effective
The TN process is simple, fast, and affordable. There’s no lottery, no sponsorship fee, and minimal paperwork compared to other visas. - Fast Deployment
Hotels working with Homma Talent can start interviewing candidates within one week of signing. Most placements are completed in 5 to 8 weeks, including the visa process.
TN Visa vs. Other Visa Options
Visa Type | Renewal Limits | Sponsorship Fee | Timeline | Target Roles |
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TN Visa | Unlimited | No | 5–8 weeks | Supervisory & Managerial |
H-1B | Limited | Yes | Slow (lottery-based) | Tech/General Professions |
J-1 | Limited | No | 6–12 months | Interns/Trainees |
H-2B | Seasonal | Yes | Complex | Entry-Level Roles |
With the TN visa hospitality strategy, hotels get senior-level, long-term talent—without the headaches of traditional visas.
Better Talent = Better Guest Experience
When your team is stable, trained, and culturally aligned, your service quality improves. Bilingual staff can:
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Connect better with international guests
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Reduce miscommunication across departments
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Strengthen the team dynamic and boost morale
TN visa professionals are often motivated by long-term growth, which results in better performance and commitment.
How Homma Talent Makes It Easy
At Homma Talent, we simplify every step of the TN visa process so you can focus on running your hotel.
We handle:
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Talent sourcing and pre-screening
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Role alignment and cultural matching
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TN visa paperwork and consulate prep
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Ongoing support for hotel and candidate
💡 95% visa approval rate. Our clients receive tailored candidate profiles within one week of signing. The result? A faster, more reliable recruitment process—and a stronger team from day one.
Let’s Fix Hospitality Staffing—Together
The TN visa isn’t just a visa. It’s a strategy. With Homma Talent, you can reduce turnover, improve service, and finally stop the staffing struggle.
Explore how the TN visa can transform your workforce today.