Proposal to Increase Periods of Stay for TN to 3 Years

[AsianCanuck]

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.

[Steven]

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.

[voyager6868]

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.

[aarya]

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.

[sofus72]

This definitely is good news. Has there been any word on whether visas that have already been issued will be "grandfathered in" with the extension or will only new visas be affected?

[Steven]

Well no, because you've already applied and if your employment letter said a year that's it, basically.