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For Canadian or Mexican citizens admitted as a NAFTA Professionals, extension of stay may be granted up to one year as follows:

$ If the applicant is in the United States, an I-129 can be filed with the the Nebraska Service Center, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services; or
$ The applicant may apply at a port of entry using the same application and documentation procedures as required for their initial entry.

Renewals (extensions) of TNs can be filed using Form I-129 and the Nonimmigrant Classification Based on Free Trade Agreement Supplement to Form I-129 (Page 6 of the I-129 form) and sent to the Nebraska Service Center of USCIS. The fee is $185. No Department of Labor certification requirements apply. The applicant must be in the U.S. at the time of filing the renewal (extension) request. An extension may be granted for up to 1 year. At the present time, there is no specified upper limit on t he number of years a citizen of Canada or Mexico may remain in the U.S. in TN classification, as there is with most of the other nonimmigrant classifications.

Family member information: To extend the stay of TD dependents while remaining in the U.S. use Form I-539. It is filed with the Nebraska Service Center. The fee to accompany Form I-539 is $195 and is paid by the TN professional.

If the TD dependent(s) are applying for an extension of stay at the same time as the TN professional, the TD dependent(s) shall file Form I-539 along with the Form I-129 for the TN professional.

If the TD dependents are not applying for an extension of stay at the same time that the TN professional is applying for an extension, or is applying for a change of nonimmigrant status to TD after the TN nonimmigrant obtains status, the alien must present a copy of the TN=s Form
I-94, Nonimmigrant Arrival/Departure Record, to establish that the TN is maintaining valid nonimmigrant status.

Selected notes on Completion of Form I-129, if used in filing for the renewal (extension) of a TN Canadian or Mexican.

Part 2 - Information about this Petition page 1 of the I-129

1. TN
2. Check block b
3. Provide previous petition receipt number
4. Leave Blank
5. Check Block e.
6. Number of workers - 1


Part 5 - Basic Information about the proposed employment and employer page 3 of the I-129

4. NAICS Code is 54170
9. Type of Petitioner: check AOrganization@
10. Type of business: Agricultural Research- Federal government
Year established: 1862
Current number of employees: ~8000
Gross Annual Income: AN/A@
Net Annual Income: AN/A@

Form I-129 Supplement FT - Nonimmigrant Classification Based on Free Trade Agreement Supplement to Form I-129 page 6 of the I-129

Follow instructions on form.

Documentation to include with Form I-129 for a Canadian or Mexican citizen includes a copy of their passport, copies of I-94, Nonimmigrant Arrival/Departure Record. A sample letter to USCIS follows:

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Sample Letter to USCIS to Renew (Extend) a TN Visa -- Canadian Citizen or Mexican Citizen


U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Northern Service Center
P.O. Box 87129
Lincoln, NE 68501-7129

To Whom It May Concern:

This is to request a renewal of the TN visa of Dr. (Name). Their admission number , expires (date).

Dr. began employment with the Agricultural Research Service, (Research Unit Name), (City, State) on (date). He/she holds a full-time (title of position), GS-(series)-(grade), research associate position through (date). His/her current salary is $ , per annum.

Sample paragraph. Dr. >s position required completion of a Ph.D. in (scientific discipline). The duties assigned to this position include initiating, planning and conducting investigations toward understanding how (tailor to the position -- sample follows --
fungal biocontrol agents or its products induce gene expression in plant tissues.) Knowledges and skills required include knowledge of (scientific disciplines -- sample follows -- plant physiology, plant pathology, biochemistry, and plant/fungal interactions.) Responsibilities include independently selecting established methods and procedures, developing novel techniques and approaches as needed, conducting assigned research, and preparing reports and manuscripts.

A copy of Dr. >S I-94 form is attached, along with a copy of his/her initial employment offer letter, educational documentation, and a check for $185 to cover the renewal cost for the TN visa.

If you have any questions, please contact me on xxx xxx-xxxx or by e-mail at .

Sincerely,

Name
Title

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