Getting my spouse on TD visa

[singhstor]

Hello,

sorry if this question has already been answered.

I'm currently working on a TN visa in the US for the past 3 years, and am wondering if I can get my spouse who is neither a US nor a Canadian citizen on a TD visa to the US? Furthermore, can we apply for this TD visa just at the airport when travelling into the US, like I do for my TN or do we need to go to an Embassy?

In addition to that question, I know being on a TD means that you can not work in the US but you can study full time? Does any one know if my in-state residency would apply to my spouse to help on the cost of tuition?

Thank you for your help

[MC]

Since your spouse is non-Canadian, your spouse will first have to obtain a TD non-immigrant visa from a U.S. Consulate or Embassy before seeking admission.

Correct, you may not work or generate income on a TD but you may study full or part-time.

[Dremani]

In state tuition usually does not apply for TD or TN visa holders. But that all depends on where you live. The school I attended considered students on a TN or TD out of state. This is in Florida so depending on what state you reside, things may be different.

[Reba]

May also depend on the college. Some around here have different rules. Check them all out whereever you're going to be living.

[singhstor]

Thank you very much for this information, it is very useful

[Steven]

I'm currently working on a TN visa in the US for the past 3 years, and am wondering if I can get my spouse who is neither a US nor a Canadian citizen on a TD visa to the US? Furthermore, can we apply for this TD visa just at the airport when travelling into the US, like I do for my TN or do we need to go to an Embassy?

She must have a TD visa, apply at the consulate, the instructions are on here: www.amcits.com in essence the application is identical to a regular B-1/2 visitor visa except she must have proof of your TN-1 status when she applies, i.e. a copy of your I-94 and something to prove you're married like the marriage certificate. This makes it tricky of course because you've got to get the TN-1 first.

In addition to that question, I know being on a TD means that you can not work in the US but you can study full time? Does any one know if my in-state residency would apply to my spouse to help on the cost of tuition?

She can study full-time on TD, but it cannot be the primary focus of her stay, which doesn't mean a hell of a lot on TD, just means you must stay on TN-1 essentially which is obvious. The reason it doesn't mean a hell of a lot is because she cannot get in-state tuition rates on TD, unless someone in the admissions office screws up. Different States have slightly different rules but I can't think of any that consider TD to be resident (although there might be).

Obviously check with the college/university.

[agnelson]

Some give TD (and H4 etc) residency status after one year of residence in the state.