TN Application Extension

Instructions for Mexican TN Application & Extension Process

In order to obtain the TN category, the applicant who is a citizen of Mexico must submit the following the a U.S. Consulate/Embassy abroad:

1. Proof of Mexican nationality. This could be in the form of a photocopy of a short or long form Mexican birth certificate; Mexican passport; or certificate of Mexican naturalization.
2. Letter from UCSB department. A letter following the example will document that the position falls under one of the TN listed categories and that it is a temporary appointment requiring a University degree.
3. Evidence of the required degree. A copy of the degree document, and translation where necessary.
4. Valid passport for applicant and accompanying family members. If family members will accompany the TN, they will need the TD visa(s). These can be obtained along with the applicant's TN by providing the passport(s) and evidence of relationship to the TN applicant, such as marriage certificate or birth certificate(s) and translations where necessary.

Please check with the U.S. Consulate well in advance of the U.S. entry date to set any required appointments and to obtain the instructions and forms necessary - in addition to those mentioned above - for the visa application(s).

Once the person has entered the U.S. and obtained the I-94 admission/departure card indicating the TN status, this will need to be shown to the UCSB department payroll person to enable the visitor to be placed on UCSB's payroll.

TN Mexico - ADDING OR CHANGING EMPLOYERS

After the first issuance of the TN status through the Mexican U.S. consular office, and while the TN employee is inside the U.S., the employer can be changed or a new employer added through petition to the Nebraska Service Center. The documentary evidence would be as indicated for the initial application:

1. Proof of Mexican nationality
2. Letter from new or additional employer (like the initial letter provided for theTN)
3. Photocopy evidence of the required degree
4. I-129 petition signed by new/additional employer (for UCSB, OISS will complete this form - please speak with Tanya Plant, x2354. Please provide the following data TN data sheet).
5. Check for $320.00 payable to U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services

TN Mexico EXTENSION PROCEDURE

After the first issuance of the TN status through the Mexican U.S. consular office, and while the TN employee is inside the U.S., we may extend the employment in increments of one year at a time, through the same petition process outlined above, but with the letter from the continuing employer.

If there are TD dependents who will also continue to stay inside the U.S. with the TN applicant, an additional petition form I-539 will need to be provided, with an additional check for $300.00. NOTE: One form and one fee will cover all the TD applicants. It is also possible to extend the stay through a new application for new TN/TD visa(s) by application in person again to the U.S. Consulate/Embassy abroad.