On Thursday, May 18, 2017, the
Trump Administration issued official notice to Congress of its intention to
begin renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) on
behalf of the United States with the other member countries of Canada and Mexico.
Based on the broad language in the
notice to Congress, it is unclear at this time whether the provisions of NAFTA
relating to immigration will be affected.
Under current U.S. and Canadian
immigration laws, NAFTA provides for employer sponsorship of nationals of
Canada, Mexico, and the United States, who fall under a set list of over 60
professional occupations (i.e. engineers, computer systems analysts,
physicians, university professors), as well as options for treaty traders and
investors between Canada, Mexico, and the United States. Tulane has less than
10 employees in TN status.
If applicable, OISS will provide
updates on developments in NAFTA renegotiations as they impact the immigration
options available to employers, as well as treaty traders and investors, in the
member countries of Canada, Mexico, and the United States. Please contact OISS
if you have any questions or concerns related to the TN visa.
