My husband got laid off due to covid 19, he needs to get a new TN or change to TD status as my dependent within 60 days. Does anybody know if the San Ysidro POE pedestrian crossing is still open for changing status? What's our option if the border is closed, could he change status without leaving US?
Does San Ysidro poe open for TD status?
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probably yes. call them and find out
https://www.cbp.gov/contact/ports/san-ysidro-class
you could also file I-129, but that is more expensive
https://www.cbp.gov/contact/ports/san-ysidro-class
you could also file I-129, but that is more expensive
Yes. TD makes more sense if you have current TN.
B2 is only for visitor, max six months for Canadians.
Note it usually takes 4-6 months for I-129 to be processed. But he is valid "pending" legal status. Priority Processing as been suspended at this time.
https://www.uscis.gov/i-129
B2 is only for visitor, max six months for Canadians.
Note it usually takes 4-6 months for I-129 to be processed. But he is valid "pending" legal status. Priority Processing as been suspended at this time.
https://www.uscis.gov/i-129
Hi Amberleaf, thank you for the information. It seems i-129 is used to request an extension of stay in or change of status to TN. But he lost TN job, both him and my kids need to change to TD status as my dependents. Is there another process they can use to change to TD status without going to the border?
Your husband can use the I-129 form to change status from TN to TD (based on your valid TN).
I understand if you kids are already on TD, no action is necessary. As long as either parent is on TN. Maybe others can comment/confirm.
Personally, I would just drive to the San Ysidro POE, and do it in person. Cheaper and faster. Call in advance to ensure they will do it with the COVID19 situation. I suspect they will still do it.
No other options that I am aware of. Maybe others can comment.
I understand if you kids are already on TD, no action is necessary. As long as either parent is on TN. Maybe others can comment/confirm.
Personally, I would just drive to the San Ysidro POE, and do it in person. Cheaper and faster. Call in advance to ensure they will do it with the COVID19 situation. I suspect they will still do it.
No other options that I am aware of. Maybe others can comment.
As I already suggested, call the CBP office in San Ysidro and ask them these questions.
https://www.cbp.gov/contact/ports/san-ysidro-class
San Ysidro, Pedestrian-West Facility Phone Number (619) 662-2265
I don't see why they would refuse entry, but you need to ask them, not me.
Others have reported obtaining TN at POE during this COVID19 situation, so it should be fine. The border is closed for tourists, not essential workers.
https://www.cbp.gov/contact/ports/san-ysidro-class
San Ysidro, Pedestrian-West Facility Phone Number (619) 662-2265
I don't see why they would refuse entry, but you need to ask them, not me.
Others have reported obtaining TN at POE during this COVID19 situation, so it should be fine. The border is closed for tourists, not essential workers.
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Just to be clear, TD is filed with I-539, not I-129. Personally, I would not be going to any border right now, especially one for which I hold NEITHER citizenship, and definitely not to just get a TD.
File I-539, you would be in legal TD-pending status regardless of how long it takes to approve. If you later get a job offer, then you can decide border or I-129.
File I-539, you would be in legal TD-pending status regardless of how long it takes to approve. If you later get a job offer, then you can decide border or I-129.