I understand that TN holders must surrender their I-94 if travelling to Europe; is there a similar requirement for TD holders? I am a Canadian citizen with a recently renewed TD and wish to travel next month to Costa Rica (not Europe, but not North America either). Could someone please clarify any travel restrictions for TD holders?
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TD Travel outside North America
- Thread starter baron05
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curiousGeorge
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Both TN and TD are multiple entry. You should not surrender your I-94 under any circumstances, or else you will need to reapply for TN/TD status upon re-entry.
That's kind of scary. My husband (TN) was told upon returning from Ireland last year that he should have surrendered his I-94 and retained copies of his TN documentation in order to get a replacement I-94 on readmission. It sounded like he was not re-applying for TN status, just getting re-admitted based on the original paperwork.
I DON'T want him to have to reapply for TN status just so I can get home from a trip.
I DON'T want him to have to reapply for TN status just so I can get home from a trip.
TheRealCanadian
Volunteer Moderator
curiousGeorge said:Both TN and TD are multiple entry. You should not surrender your I-94 under any circumstances, or else you will need to reapply for TN/TD status upon re-entry.
Since TD status is entirely predicated on being the spouse or child of a TN holder, "reapplying" is trivial and the I-94 can be surrendered without worries. I'd try and keep the TN I-94, but if the documentation is in order and a copy of the previous I-94 is retained, one should be OK.
TheRealCanadian
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baron05 said:I DON'T want him to have to reapply for TN status just so I can get home from a trip.
Why would he have to? So long as he has valid TN status you can be readmitted as a TD without difficulties. Just show a copy of his I-94 and your marriage certificate.