3. Notwithstanding paragraph 2, a Party may require a business person seeking temporary entry under this Part to obtain a visa or its equivalent prior to entry. Before imposing a visa requirement, such Party shall consult with a Party whose business persons would be affected with a view to avoiding the imposition of the requirement. With respect to an existing visa requirement, a Party shall, at the request of a Party whose business persons are subject to the requirement, consult with that Party with a view to its removal.
Section D - Professionals
1. Each Party shall grant temporary entry and provide confirming documentation to a business person seeking to engage in a business activity at a professional level in a profession set out in Schedule II, if the business person otherwise complies with existing immigration measures applicable to temporary entry, upon presentation of:
(a) proof of citizenship of a Party; and
(b) documentation demonstrating that the business person will be so engaged and describing the purpose of entry.
2. No Party shall:
(a) as a condition for temporary entry under paragraph 1, require prior approval procedures, petitions, labor certification tests, or other procedures of similar effect; or
(b) impose or maintain any numerical restriction relating to temporary entry under paragraph 1.
3. Notwithstanding paragraph 2, a Party may require a business person seeking temporary entry under this Part to obtain a visa or its equivalent prior to entry. Before imposing a visa requirement, such Party shall consult with a Party whose business persons would be affected with a view to avoiding the imposition of the requirement. With respect to an existing visa requirement, a Party shall, upon the request of a Party whose business persons are subject to the requirement, consult with that Party with a view to its removal.
4. Notwithstanding paragraphs 1 and 2, a Party may establish an annual numerical limit, which shall be set out in Schedule III, regarding temporary entry of business persons of another Party seeking to engage in business activities at a professional level in a profession set out in Schedule II, if the Parties concerned have not agreed otherwise prior to the entry into force of this Agreement for such Parties. In establishing such a limit, such Party shall consult with the other Party concerned.