Proposal to Increase Periods of Stay for TN to 3 Years

Yeah the commentary period is over. Let's cross our fingers.

Cheer up all Canuck.

Hope my comment ( a long one) be useful.

Kind of flip through others comment.
A interesting one is the Dual Intent.
People are crying out loud to make TN dual intent.
I for sure favor such. But don't think it will happen in short.

Now I think back in those working category. H1, TN, L, only TN does not carry the dual intent.
But getting it to three yrs term.is definitely good and a big step forward.

Sometimes you just can't be too greedy about it.

I hope my comment was useful as well. I tried to sound somewhat intelligent.

Most comments were definitely in support of the extension which was nice to see. Let's hope we don't have to wait too long to hear something.

So if I got a TN-1 in the next month or so and it changes from 1year to 3 years would my current TN be extended to 3 years? Thanks

Part of the document suggests that to be true, but it's not as clear as what you wrote, so I can't say for sure. Here's the sentence that makes me wonder.

"The proposed rule at 8 CFR 214.6(h)(2) would also permit a TN nonimmigrant to apply for admission at a designated port-of-entry for a period of time that extends beyond the date of original admission for up to three years."

When and how would we know when this is approved?

I called USCIS. I was told that they are working very hard and it is expected that "3 year" TN proposed law will likely become law by the end of year.

Just on a related point as someone mentioned it - it's extremely unlikely TN-1 will ever become "dual-intent" because of the way the NAFTA treaty is phrased.

If TN became dual-intent, it would effectively be a green card for someone who intends to work for the same company forever and who is well qualified to get the TN. The customs officials would have no basis any more to deny you on the basis that you've got too many consecutive TNs.

So, yes, very unlikely.

Update at "THE OH LAW FIRM"

08/22/2008: Three-Year Canadian/Mexican TN Visa Final Rule Making Process Moving Forward

After proposed rule-making was completed, the USCIS is moving ahead the "final rule" making process. Yesterday, the USCIS submitted the Final Rule to the OMB for its clearance. This rule increases the period of time that may be granted to a TN nonimmigrant upon admission or request for extension of stay from the current 1 year to 3 years. In addition this rule changes the filing instructions in 214.6(h)(1) from the Nebraska Service Center to the Vermont Service Center. Finally, the rule corrects a typographic mistake in 214.6(g)(1) changing the reference from paragraph (e)(3) to (d)(3). Final rule making clearance normally takes from 30 days to 90 days unless an emergency is established. The proposed rule was cleared unsually in a short period of time. Canadians and Mexicans hope that the final rule making process be also completed in 30 days rather than 90 days. We'll see! Please stay tuned to this website.