Department of Homeland Security

The Department of Homeland Security recently published amendments to the regulation governing the US-VISIT program. This Final Rule, which will become effective January 18, 2009, requires all non citizens (with some exceptions noted below), including lawful permanent residents, to register with US-VISIT, upon admission to the United States.
Continue Reading DHS Publishes Amendments Requiring All Non Citizens to Register at a US-VISIT Kiosk Upon Entry to the US

On October 16, 2008, the Department of Homeland Security adopted the May 9, 2008 proposed regulation without change. Therefore, effective October 16, 2008, qualifying individuals now may obtain initial periods of TN status or extensions of status for up to three years.
Continue Reading CIS’s Proposed Regulation to Allow for Three-Year TN Status Adopted on October 16