Former rugby league star Hayne - a dual Dally M Medallist in the NRL in Australia - touched down in Sydney on Sunday after visa issues delayed him signing with an NFL team.
Upon his arrival back home in Sydney, Hayne confirmed he has a team and would be returning to the United States in the New Year.
Hayne has been linked with the Detroit Lions after visiting their facilities twice last week.
The 26-year-old, who is training as a running back, was reportedly set to sign with the Lions in the coming days, though reigning Super Bowl champions the Seattle Seahawks and the San Francisco 49ers have been touted as possible destinations.
"The biggest hurdle was the visa and they can't get it sorted out until just after Christmas," Hayne told the Daily Telegraph on Sunday.
"That's the main reason I have come home, because there is no point if I can't be with the team.
"You can't even be in the facility for longer than 24 hours if you haven't signed a contract and I couldn't sign a contract without a VISA.
"So we'll have that sorted after Christmas and then in the New Year I'll have a team.
"But I was meant to start with a team two weeks ago.
"I had packed my bags and was ready to start the next day but it wasn't until I flew into the facility that the visa concerns came up.
"With the practice squad there is no salary and it's just a week-to-week basis.
"The immigration said I can sign another contract after December 29, so I just felt like that was a sign to shut it down for a bit and get that rest.
"I'm a long way away from where I want to be but I'm definitely taking the right steps in the right direction.
"But the interest has been very overwhelming."