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Original Date Announced
March 30, 2018From April 30, 2018, to Oct. 31, 2018, the USCIS California Service Center (CSC) and the CBP Blaine, Washington, port of entry (POE) will implement a joint agency pilot program for Canadian citizens seeking L-1 nonimmigrant status under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). This pilot is designed to facilitate the adjudication and admission process of Canadians traveling to the U.S. as L-1 nonimmigrants. DHS regulations permit an employer to file an L petition on behalf of a Canadian citizen in conjunction with the Canadian citizen’s application for admission to the United States. Petitioners are asked to submit Form I-129 or Form I-129S and supporting evidence with a cover sheet. [ID #506]
USCIS Notice: USCIS and CBP to Implement Form I-129 Pilot Program for Canadian L-1 NonimmigrantsEffective Date
April 30, 2019Subsequent Trump-Era and Court Action(s)
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April 29, 2019
USCIS and CBP Extend Form I-129 Pilot Program for Canadian L-1 Nonimmigrants
On October 31, 2018, the program was extended to April 30, 2019. On April 29, 2019, the program was extended to April 30, 2020. View Document
Current Status
Fully in EffectOriginal Trump Policy Status
Status: Final/ActualTrump Administration Action: Change in PracticeSubject Matter: Non-Immigrant Visas: Employment-Based