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USCIS Announces Proposed Rule to Extend TN Visa Allowable Period of Admission |
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by Emily Haverkamp
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Friday, 09 May 2008 |
 On May 9, 2008 USCIS announced a proposed rule to extend the allowable Period of Admission for TN Visas from one year to three years. Canadian and Mexican professionals may work under the TN Visa, which is a provision of NAFTA. Under the current regulations, TN visa holders must renew their visa annually. This proposed rule would extend this to three years to be the same as an H-1B visa.
There remains no limit for total amount of time spent in TN status, just that the TN visa holder continue to have non-immigrant intent.
There will be a thirty day rule and comment period concerning this proposed rule. It is currently only a proposal, and significant changes could be made before the rules goes final. If you have any questions about this proposed rule, please contact Emily Haverkamp at (913) 317-6200.
For additional training, you may attend the Worker Visa Seminar.
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