Personal Trainer to the USA? Which VISA?!?!

Hi I recently graduated from the US with a health and fitness bachelor degree...personal trainer, strength coach, coach, etc. i'm moved back home to canada, but would like to work back in NY. I'm trying to figure out which visa I need? I think, I know my options are TN visa or H or J visa... it doesn't seem my "occupation" is listed on TN but can I finagle my way into one of those medical listed jobs, therapist? I don't know
I'd like to go this cheaper route if not, I then do H or J and hope the company i work for will pay it? Any help will be greatly appreciated. THanks!!!

Jp

The NAFTA occupational list contains Recreational Therapist, which, might be a possibility. You could always do a quick consult with an immigration lawyer who would examine your academic transcripts to determine your eligibility under TN Status. Normally TN-1 requires a degree in the desired occupation and a precise fit is a prerequisite for approval. H1B is also a possibility and allows more flexibility as often an unrelated degree is accepted for H1B Status.

The U.S. economy is improving but the projected unemployment rate is forecast to be @ 9.5% this autumn. The economy is showing some real signs of job creation now but there are still many unemployed Americans to be reabsorbed into the labor force. This spells one thing for Canadians seeking employment south of the border; there is plenty of competition from Americans displaced from this real ugly downturn.

Thus a patient strategy researching your options very carefully may spell greater success in your search for a petitioning employer.