Best way to Renew TD for non-canadian wife??

You are having trouble understanding this point that we have said at least 4 times:

When you reach the Cdn border crossing, you have ALREADY LEFT US. Whether or not Cdns let you in to Canada or not, they have no power to let you back into US. They will simply send you back to CBP, and you will have to deal with CBP yourself, as outlined. So, whether Canada refuses her or not has absolutely no bearing on any of this discussion -- and yet you persist in mentionning it.

And if you don't understand about AVR, maybe that is what you should be focussing on. Google it

AVR is your key. If you are going with your wife to get her TD, and it will only be good for two weeks, why bother bringing her. Go by yourself, get your TN and mail-in I-539. If thru AVR she can get full-year TD to match your TN, then take her with you.
 
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nelsona said:
AVR is your key. If you are going with your wife to get her TD, and it will only be good for two weeks, why bother bringing her. Go by yourself, get your TN and mail-in I-539. If thru AVR she can get full-year TD to match your TN, then take her with you.
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I have found the following Information about the AVR:

http://www.salk.edu/careers/international_office_visa.php?sid=careers&subsid=io

Individuals traveling on passports issued by Iraq, Iran, Syria, Libya, Sudan, North Korea and Cuba may not benefit from this provision. Anyone who is visiting Canada or Mexico in order to apply for a new visa may no longer benefit from automatic revalidation.

As she is from Fiji and we would be heading back from Canada, I would be able to take her with me for this now. Thanks a lot, Nelsona!!!!!
 
nelsona said:
You are having trouble understanding this point that we have said at least 4 times:

When you reach the Cdn border crossing, you have ALREADY LEFT US. Whether or not Cdns let you in to Canada or not, they have no power to let you back into US. They will simply send you back to CBP, and you will have to deal with CBP yourself, as outlined. So, whether Canada refuses her or not has absolutely no bearing on any of this discussion -- and yet you persist in mentionning it.
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Why do I get the feeling that given all the efforts to clarify this fact, the O/P may be planning to leave his wife stuck in "no-mans-land" :confused:

i.e. Cant go into Canada, and cant get back into the US since no TD was issued on the attempt to got to US consulate was denied...
 
TNDV2008 said:
Why do I get the feeling that given all the efforts to clarify this fact, the O/P may be planning to leave his wife stuck in "no-mans-land" :confused:

i.e. Cant go into Canada, and cant get back into the US since no TD was issued on the attempt to got to US consulate was denied...
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Now, this reply prompts me to clarify something with Nelsona one more time. The reason I stressed this matter more than once was because I wanted to take all precautions so that my wife does not land up in "no-mans-land".

TNDV, probably you have missed a point that, my wife's visitor visa for Canada was Denied. But, she has been given the TD visa by US consulate in Fiji. As per Nelsona's AVR reference, she must be allowed to get a new TD visa along with my TN visa at the Border itself. She is AVR qualified , because she is Not citizen One of those previously mentioned Countries!!

Nelsona, Am I correct here?? Sorry, I had got bit confused with TDNV reply!
 
TN and TD Renewed at POE !!

Would like to thank Nelsona, Anavi and RC for their earlier answers!! After going through lots of puzzle, I decided to go drive to the POE with my Wife for renewing the TN-TD.

First of all, we could pass by the Canadian border authority; but they had to deny entry to my non canadian wife into Canada. Of course, I had mentioned to them my intention to renew the TN-TD. Well the officer was very nice ; and apologise to deny the Entry of my wife into Canada by saying " We don't like to deny Canadian's spouse to enter Canada".

Now, US border experience was also Not Bad. Of course, it took around Couple of hours before we got out from their office with the new TN-TD. Well, I went to their office at wround 8 PM or so. It seems, the TN expert officials work until 9 AM to 5 PM schedule. But as I had confirmed over the phone before my travel, they were able to process our Requests in late evening as well. The CBP official sounded nice with us, but she was Not very much familiar with everything. After 1.5 hours of reviewing my documents ( letter, degree copies from Foreign country with the Evaluation certificate), she finally asked me for $50 fees. And, I was kind of relieved ultimately. And after my case, she took my wife's Fiji passport; and mentioned me that she does Not have to Renew this over here. And, I politely informed her about the AVR qualification ; and for granting her I-94 that matches with mine. There were Couple of other officers helping her on our file. It sounded like a difficult or unique case for the CBP lady. And, then ultimately the other officer granted my wife the I-94 copy and make me familiar with the One Month AVR rule ( that Nelsona mentioned earlier..thanks for that), which I happily agreed with!!

Overall, there were Not many annoying Questions Or investigation questions, except when she asked for my Car registration information. When I said I was driving the Rental car and will get this info. from the car, She was suddenly got bit annoyed and asked me why am I Not driving my Own car ?? Well, I was bit stunned with this unexpected and unrelated question. I kept my head cool ; and just said that my car was Not in a suitable condition to drive in such a Windy and adverse weather forcast on Friday!! and, The Second annoying thing, she repeatedly asked my wife and myself was, whether my Wife is presently Working in US.

It was just a Year's TN-TD renewal, but it made me feel like winning a first big battle in US:) . Of course, this forum helps me and many others keep informed with the latest rules; and makes you better equipped with their questions!!
 
You gotta be kiddin' me. You drove a rental car after all of this? What if you had an accident in Canada?

I yie, yie.

And a rental car is exactly something that would raise eyebrows.
 
simsd said:
You gotta be kiddin' me. You drove a rental car after all of this? What if you had an accident in Canada?

I yie, yie.

And a rental car is exactly something that would raise eyebrows.
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I don't understand, why Renting a Car from US should be a Problem in the eyes of CBP officers? In worst case, if they had not renewed the TN-TD at Border ( for any missing documents or so), they would at least allow us to return to US ; and come back ( Or return to Canada) before the I-94 expires at end of Apr!!
 
In the eyes of CBP.....why a rental car? Where's your car?
Are you smuggling something?
Your story with your wife is already a separate case on its own.
You are not a citizen.
What are you trying to hide with a rental car?
Why would you take a rental car out of the country?

I think you're lucky you didn't get searched and turned away.
 
And if the CBP had denied either of you entry, the CBP would not have cared that you had to return the rental to the US location, and your rental car would be stuck in Canada, and you would have had one monster one-way rental charge.
 
Woeww... Based on your replies, it seems to be One more important lesson to be learnt while being on TN1 visa! Well, I also remember, I had flown to Buffalo from Fargo and then taken a Rental Car to drive to Toronto during my Previous TN1 visa. And, there was Not a problem for me to pass the CBP at that time. But, I understand, I will try to completely avoid the Rental car while crossing the borders from now on. Thankss!!
 
My Goshh!!!

I never thought on that angle at all.

and that can be really serious based on what simsd & nelson said.
 
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