On April 23, 2008, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) completed its review of a USCIS regulation that would extend the period of validity for TN visa status from one year to three years. The specific regulation has not yet been published, so it is unclear when the three year TN will become available, or if there are any additional changes to the TN category included in the regulation. Extending the validity of the TN from one year to three years should greatly simplify travel for TN visa holders, and will eliminate the need for annual TN extensions.

The TN visa category is limited to citizens of Canada and Mexico who meet certain educational and professional credentials, and will be employed in the U.S. in one of certain listed professional categories. The TN visa category is authorized under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). Please see our FAQ on TNs for more details on this category. .

J&H will continue to monitor the status of the revised TN regulations, and will notify clients as more information becomes available.