United States•North America0-1 day
1,075 USD
3 years
Yes
Not Required
Not Specified
No
Not Required
Spouse or unmarried child (under 21) of a TN visa holder. Cannot work in the U.S.
The TD is a US derivative status for the spouse or unmarried children (under 21) of TN (USMCA professional) visa holders. Dependents of any nationality qualify — not just Canadians or Mexicans. No annual cap, no petition required, and no employment authorization is granted.
Stay is tied to the TN principal, up to 3 years, renewable in 3-year increments. Canadians obtain TD status same-day at a port of entry; others apply at a US consulate with DS-160 and a $185 MRV fee. In-US extensions require Form I-539. Status expires automatically when the TN principal's authorization ends.
This visa is ideal for spouses and minor children of Canadian or Mexican TN professionals who need to live and study in the US without working.
MRV visa application fee (consular applicants) | 185 USD |
I-539 filing fee (online, in-US extension/change of status) | 420 USD |
I-539 filing fee (paper) | 470 USD |
| Port of Entry (Canadian nationals) | 0 days – 1 day |
| Consular (Mexican / non-Canadian nationals) | 1 week – 3 weeks |
| I-539 (in-US extension/change of status) | 2 months – 6 months |
| Initial grant | 3 years |
Must be legally married spouse or unmarried child under age 21 of a valid TN status holder
TN principal must maintain active, valid TN status
Any nationality eligible (not limited to Canadian or Mexican citizens)
TN principal must demonstrate ability to financially support dependents
Valid passport (6+ months beyond intended stay)
Education
none or higher
Valid passport
Proof of relationship: marriage certificate (spouse) or birth certificate (child)
Copy of TN holder's current Form I-94
TN holder's employment verification letter or recent pay stubs
DS-160 confirmation page and MRV fee receipt (consular applicants only)
Certified English translations of all non-English documents
| DS-160 Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application | Fill online |
| I-539 Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status | Fill online |
| I-539A Supplemental Information for Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status | Fill online |
| Application Steps | Canadian-citizen dependents: Present documents at US port of entry alongside or following the TN hol… | travel.state.gov |
| Fee Breakdown | MRV visa application fee (consular applicants): 185 USD; I-539 filing fee (online, in-US extension/c… | uscis.gov |
| Fees | $185 MRV fee (consular applicants); no fee for Canadians at port of entry; $420 I-539 online filing … | uscis.gov |
| Forms | DS-160 (Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application — consular applicants only; Canadians exempt); I-539 (A… | travel.state.gov |
| Forms · DS-160 · description | Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application | travel.state.gov |
| Forms · I-539A · description | Supplemental Information for Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status | uscis.gov |
| Forms · I-539A · url | https://www.uscis.gov/i-539a | uscis.gov |
| Forms · I-539 · description | Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status | uscis.gov |
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