Depending on who you believe, Congress may actually not be able to modify TN visas in any way, or strengthen screening and vetting requirements. In addition, because TN visas are issued pursuant to NAFTA treaty authorities, the Department of Homeland Security does not have oversight or control over these visas. Economically speaking, TN visas raise basic questions about the value of a NAFTA 2.0 that does not take a hard look at these visas. TN visas permit an unlimited number of high-skilled individuals from Mexico and Canada to enter and work in the United States, which means TN visas allow Mexican and Canadian nationals to come here for lucrative, high-paying jobs. To truly stick to that commitment, he needs to take a hard look at the continued viability and potential risks of TN visas.

Source: Fox News April 30, 2018 06:56 UTC