The Economist is reporting that a growing number of powerful Canadians are becoming increasingly vocal in their support of a strong bilateral trade structure with Washington rather than the trilateral arrangement created by NAFTA. Certainly the size of the US economy relative to that of Mexico’s or Canada’s has always made NAFTA somewhat of an anomaly as far as trade agreements go, i.e., Mercosur, or even the EU; but it has worked so far.
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Some Canadians vocal in their support for stronger bilaterial links with the US
Friday, February 13th, 2009TN Admission Period Now Three Years
Wednesday, October 15th, 2008The USCIS has increased the admission period from one year to three years for Canadian and Mexican nationals. The rule also provides three year extensions for qualifying workers. TNs can be issued by Border Officers or if the worker is in the US, by the USCIS.
TN visas are available for dozens of Canadian and Mexican workers. The full list of acceptable jobs can be accessed here: http://www.nafta-sec-alena.org/DefaultSite/index_e.aspx?DetailID=167#Ap1603.D.1
The three year period is also expected to add extra practical flexibility for Canadian and Mexican nationals who are seeking US permanent residency (green cards). Please contact your HLG attorney if you are interested in discussing the applicability to your immigration matter.
USCIS Announces proposed rule to increase validity of TN visas
Thursday, May 8th, 2008The USCIS followed up on plans announced last fall to increase the vailidity period of TN visas from 1 year to 3 years. this would apply to both new admissions as well as extensions. The proposed rule is expected to be published in the Federal Register shortly. Many IT cos. use the TN category for computer systems analysts. THe USCIS announcement can be found below.