Employers Should Consider Filing an H-1B Petition for TN Employees

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Employers Advised to File H-1B Petitions for Employees in TN Status

Published on February 1, 2017

Given President Trump’s campaign statement that the whole North American Fair Trade Agreement (“NAFTA”) needs to be reviewed and re-negotiated, the Immigration Group at Ryan Swanson is advising employers to consider filing an H-1B cap petition on April 1, 2017 for those employees who are working under TN nonimmigrant status. This is because the TN classification is based on NAFTA and if the President withdraws the U.S. from NAFTA, then the TN classification is no longer available for employees.

If you have any questions or would like to sponsor any employees for H-1B status this cap season, please contact one of our immigration attorneys as soon as possible.

Amy Royalty can be reached at 206-654-2260 or [email protected].
Janet Cheetham can be reached at 206.654.2235 or [email protected].
Joel Paget can be reached at 206.654.2215 or [email protected].
Marsha Mavunkel can be reached at 206.654.2253 or [email protected].

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This article has been published by Ryan, Swanson & Cleveland, PLLC to inform about recent developments in the law. Because each situation is unique, this information is intended for general informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice on any specific facts and circumstances. Ryan, Swanson & Cleveland, PLLC is a full-service law firm located in Seattle, Washington