01/06/09
TN Status for Eligible Canadians and Mexicans is Now Available in 3-Year Increments
USCIS issued a final rule on October 15, 2008 extending the length of employment authorization for qualifying Canadians and Mexicans from one year to three years. TN status may be extended indefinitely, provided the work assignment continues and the employee intends to return to their home country at the end of their assignment.
Previously, Canadians and Mexicans granted TN status were admitted for a maximum period of one year. This final rule will extend that period to a maximum of three years to be consistent with other nonimmigrant worker categories, such as the H-1B.