Those who are in TN status may renew their TN status for three years. There is no limitation on how many three-year renewals an alien in TN status may obtain. The following are the renewal procedures for a TN non-immigrant:
A. TN-1:
The Canadian professional can apply for the TN-1 renewal on a form 1-129. He must also submit all documents required to obtain TN status. In essence, a renewal application is treated like a new petition. The application fee is $130 each time an applicant applies for a renewal. The Canadian professional on TN status can avoid the $130 application fee by going back to Canada and applying for renewal at the border where he would only have to pay a $50 filing fee. In this instance, the applicant would not fill out an I-129, but would simply present the necessary documents to the interviewing immigration officer.
B. TN-2:
The alien applies for the TN-1 renewal on a form 1-129. He must also submit all documents required to obtain TN status. This would include an approved labor condition application. In essence, a renewal application is treated like a new petition. The application fee is $110 each time an applicant applies for a renewal. Unlike the TN-1, practically, the Mexican professional on TN status does not have the option of traveling to the border to renew his TN status as Mexican nationals have a visa requirement.
C. TD - Dependants of TN:
Generally speaking, TN Dependants who are in TD status apply for renewal on an I-539. If filing for more than one dependant, then a supplement 1 must be attached to the I-539. The application fee is $140. Please note that the I-539 must be filed simultaneously with the I-129. Canadian professionals on TN status can avoid the extensive application fees by applying for renewals with their dependants at the border. The only fee involved in this scenario would be a $50 filing fee.
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Description
Requirements for a TN status
The detailed list of approved professions
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Application procedure
Benefits of TN status
Limitation of TN status
Renewal TN status
Change of status to TN
Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
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