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.
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.