U.S. in TN status is granted in one-year increments. The number of years an individual is allowed to remain in TN status is unlimited, provided an application for extension is made each year; however, TN status is not to be used for permanent employment. • O-1 Visa – available to foreign nationals who have extraordinary ability in science, art, education, business, or athletics which has been demonstrated by sustained national or international acclaim and whose achievements have been recognized through extensive documentation. The foreign national must seek to enter the United States and continue to work in the area in which he/she is extraordinary. The O-1 petition has an initial period of stay of up to 3 years. Subsequent extensions are unlimited but may be granted for no more than one year at a time. Work visas such as the H-1B, O-1 and TN are filed by the employer on behalf of the employee and are issued to the employee.
Approved by the Executive Council, 07/25/2007
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