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DHS/USCIS RIN: 1615-AB64 Publication ID: Fall 2008 
Title: Period of Admission and Stay for Canadian and Mexican Citizens Engaged in Professional Business Activities--TN Nonimmigrants 
Abstract: 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). 
Agency: Department of Homeland Security(DHS)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Actions 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 8 CFR 214   
Legal Authority: 1603 NAFTA   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  05/09/2008  73 FR 26340   
NPRM Comment Period End  06/09/2008    
Final Rule  10/16/2008  73 FR 61332   
Final Action Effective  10/16/2008    
Additional Information: CIS 2429-07
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: No  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Sophia Cox
Department of Homeland Security
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
20 Massachusetts Avenue NW., 2nd Floor,
Washington, DC 20529
Phone:202 272-1522
Email: sophia.cox@dhs.gov