TN renewal by mail question

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Neil B.

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Have a number of questions. Would greatly appreciate any help.

1)What is the actual Form # to use for mail-in TN application ?

2)Where does this application go?

3)How long does mail-in take to get back approved?

4)We have had several TN's..for first time mail-in, in regard to the employer, is it a " NEW " TN application, or an " EXTENSION " ? (we always used land border crossing, this is first mail-in).

5) Does employer send in TN application by mail or do we ??

Thanks all !!!
 
Neil B. said:
1)What is the actual Form # to use for mail-in TN application ?
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I-129, Petition For Alien Worker.

Where does this application go?
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NSC, no matter where you are.

3)How long does mail-in take to get back approved?
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I've seen 20-90 days. Check the NSC processing times.

We have had several TN's..for first time mail-in, in regard to the employer, is it a " NEW " TN application, or an " EXTENSION " ? (we always used land border crossing, this is first mail-in).
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This is an extension of existing status.

Does employer send in TN application by mail or do we ??
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The employer, just like the employer provides the TN letter.
 
All TN mail-in I-129 petitions are to be sent to Vermont Service Center. This is a change from the process prior to the USCIS Bi-specialization program.
 
gunt said:
All TN mail-in I-129 petitions are to be sent to Vermont Service Center. This is a change from the process prior to the USCIS Bi-specialization program.
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Even the TN I-129s? I'm getting out of date.
 
clarification and thank you

So, Vermont is where the application goes ? Are we all in agreement ?

Also, someone please elaborate why the application is an " extension " and not a " new TN application ". Is it because it is mail-in this time? Any thoughts on this with a pending I-140 ??

Thank you all for your prompt comments/replies !!

Neil B.
 
additional question

One other thought, if one can access Nebraska Service Center processing times, what about Vermont ?? Are those processing times available online as well , and if so, do we know the link ??

Thanks again.

Neil B.
 
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A review of the Vermont Processing Home page indicates TN Status holders if either from Mexico or Canada if already in the U.S. DO NOT need to file I-129.

It is unclear whether the only option is to go to a land border...if the expensive 16 page I-129 nightmare could be avoided, why not??

FORM I-129, Part 4

" 7) Have you ever filed an immigrant petition for any person in this petition ?Yes or No ?? "

Note - if one has to answer this question on the application, what is the point of doing a mail-in? immigrant intent is established at this point....

Neil B.
 
Neil B. said:
So, Vermont is where the application goes ? Are we all in agreement ?
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yes we all agree
Neil B. said:
please elaborate why the application is an " extension " and not a " new TN application ".
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Its because you're not applying for new emplyment, but rather your "continued" employment with the same company. The same applies at the POE when getting a new TN but when you're still with the same company.
Neil B. said:
Any thoughts on this with a pending I-140 ??
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here are some "thoughts":
http://www.immigrationportal.com/showpost.php?p=984692&postcount=2
 
On the Forms & Fees page for the I-129 form, under WHERE TO FILE, the last paragraph states that a Canadian or Mexican in TN status already in the USA can file a I-129 at the VSC to extend or change status.

http://www.uscis.gov/graphics/formsfee/forms/i-129.htm


Notice that on the VSC processing times website there is an entry under I-129s for TN - NAFTA Professional. They are quite slow right now. I sent an I-129 to them in the first week of June, they gave me a RD of 6/27/06. No LUDs since then. So if you need to have the application processing with speed, better go to a POE instead.
 
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Thank you all for your most informative replies. I truly appreciate it. I have read the links you provided and will try not to be repetitious or waste anyone's time.
Having never done a mail-in TN extension/renewal, I am very surprised by the expense. Several hundred dollars to go this route versus going to a point of entry which is very affordable. Apparently when filing by mail, any TD dependents need to file as well, and these dependants have to pay a substantial fee as well ???? I still am not sure what the price is for TD children..The I-129 Form is daunting especially for employers with limited interest in doing this, one may have to have an immigration attorney to fill the darn thing out, since it is riddled with threats regarding any mistakes the employer could make by accident..

Going to point of entry is very tempting but one has to assume they KNOW if any immigrant applications are pending. The arguments against immigrant intent are very weak at this point for the TN holder..
 
Neil B. said:
Apparently when filing by mail, any TD dependents need to file as well, and these dependants have to pay a substantial fee as well ????
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Correct.

Neil B. said:
The I-129 Form is daunting especially for employers with limited interest in doing this, one may have to have an immigration attorney to fill the darn thing out, since it is riddled with threats regarding any mistakes the employer could make by accident..
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It seems that most people get an attorney to fill it out, although I have met a few individuals who filled it out themselves. It all depends how comfortable you are with legal terms and forms. Most people would rather leave it to a professional.

Neil B. said:
one has to assume they KNOW if any immigrant applications are pending.
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CBP knows. USCIS has a policy. CBPdoesn't consitently follow USCIS's policy. Only NSC has followed this policy in past. We can only assume that VSC will as well.
 
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