Renewal of TN within U.S.

saikrishna
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Joined: 22 Apr 2007
Posts: 22
Location: U.S.

Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2007 7:43 am

 

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Hi All:

Can anybody advise how can TN be renewed from within the U.S.?

Thanks,

Saikrishna
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BL
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Joined: 10 Jul 2007
Posts: 2

Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2007 8:37 pm

 

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Saikrishna,

My company used an immigration law firm to apply for a TN renewal. I did not have to go back up to Canada and cross the border with another offer letter, etc, and expediting is possible in about 2 weeks by paying something like $500.

Cheers,
BL

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RVC
CanuckAbroad Regular


Moving to Adelaide from Vancouver

Joined: 14 May 2007
Posts: 34
Location: Vancouver

Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2007 9:12 pm

 

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Extension of Stay in TN-1 Status
Extensions of TN-1 visas may be applied for in the United States or upon re-entry into the United States. Extension materials for applications in the U.S. include the following:

Form I-129 with $125 fee
photocopy of I-94 card
Letter of offer
Dependents apply for extension in the United States on form I-539 with $75 initial fee plus $10 for each additional dependent

In order to extend upon re-entry, the applicant should return to a port of entry and submit an updated company letter and pay the US$56 fee.

I don't think you need a Lawyer to do it.

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TNVisaExpert
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Joined: 02 Apr 2007
Posts: 147
Location: San Diego, California

Posted: Fri Jul 27, 2007 2:20 pm

 

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Actually, as of Jul 31/07, the price will be increasing to $320 for the I-129 and $300 for the I-539 (dependents).

It may be better to simply go to Canada - take a vacation - and apply in person upon re-entry.

You don't need a lawyer -- but ensure you have all the paperwork including the TN visa Employer/Application letter.

Read the article on "How to prepare a Great Employer Letter" and "Common mistakes TN Visa mistakes to avoid" - available on our website to help you be prepared.

Good Luck!
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