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Can you extend TN visa?
Extending your TN visa If you want to extend the period that your TN visa is valid, your employer can file a Form I-129 extension petition with USCIS. If your job continues to satisfy the TN requirements, your stay will be extended. There are specific time periods and processing times that apply to extension petitions.
How long can I be outside the U.S. with a TN visa?
Reply: There is no specific time period governing how long a TN visa worker and his/her dependents may remain outside the U.S. and then seek re-admission – provided a return is made within the validity period of the TN/TD visa status (as evidenced on the I-94).
Can a TN visa holder get a Social Security number?
Reply: TN visa workers are eligible to obtain a Social Security Number (SSN). TN visa workers will generally need to apply for their SSN in person at a SSA office. A completed Application For A Social Security Card (Form SS-5). Two original documents showing identity, age, and TN work authorization.
What are the limitations of a TN visa?
The Limitations of TN Status TN status has a maximum period of validity of three years. It may be renewed indefinitely, but it must be done every three years. If an alien wishes to stay beyond the time indicated on their I-94 card, they must seek an extension of stay.
Can you get a green card with TN visa?
Can TN visa holders transition to a green card? This is one of the most common questions that TN visa holders ask, especially after they have spent some time in the U.S. The short answer is yes, it is indeed possible to obtain permanent resident status as a TN visa holder.
How long can you stay in the US on a TN?
There are many factors that can influence the time you can stay in the U.S. on a TN visa. Although current laws and regulations stipulate that you can live and work in the U.S. for three years on a TN visa, immigration officials actually determine the period that your TN visa is valid.
Can a Canadian citizen apply for a TN1 visa?
TN-1 Requirements for Canadian Citizens: Canadian citizens typically do not need a NAFTA professional (TN) visa to gain entry into the U.S. However, if the participant wishes to bring dependents (spouses and unmarried children under 21) to the United States, the participant must have a TN visa.
What happens if you leave the US with a TN visa?
As result, if a TN visa worker departs the U.S. while his/her I-129 petition is pending, the petition may be denied in full, and the worker may have to re-apply for TN status at the border (or by mail from outside the U.S. if a Canadian citizen) or re-apply for a new TN visa stamp (if a Mexican citizen).
How long can a TN visa be extended for?
The maximum period a TN visa can be granted for is 3 years. On paper, TN visas can be extended in three-year increments indefinitely as long as the holder satisfies all the requirements. The reality of extending the TN visa is unfortunately not that simple.