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CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) IMPACT ON TN VISAS - UPDATED 3/19/20

Brian D. Zuccaro

The following provides an overview of current and potential impacts on the TN visa classification due to the Coronavirus pandemic. As filing and travel restrictions are subject to change, please review all applicable agency information or speak with an attorney prior to traveling or filing your TN visa application.

INITIAL TN VISA APPLICATION FILINGS

  • Mexican Citizens - Suspended for Mexico beginning March 18, 2020.

  • Canadian Citizens -

    • Border Filings - Northern border filings may be suspended in the near future depending on nature of upcoming border closure. Otherwise, available with some restrictions. Possible other domestic travel restrictions and/or border closings may also restrict these filings in the future.

    • I-129/Mail-in Filings - Available. However, subject to above possible border closure / limitations when seeking entry to the U.S. with approved TN petition.

  • More info on initial TN visa filings.

TRAVEL WITH EXISTING TN VISA / STATUS

  • Mexican & Canadian Citizens - Currently permissible with valid TN visa documentation with some restrictions.

  • Northern border travel may be suspended in the near future depending on nature of upcoming border closure.

  • Possible other travel restrictions and/or border closings may restrict the ability to travel and return to the U.S. in the future.

REMOTE WORK UNDER EXISTING TN VISA / STATUS

  • Mexican & Canadian Citizens - Permissible without filing new or amended applications provided work is for same employer, and no substantial changes to job duties.

  • More info on TN visa amendments.

EXTENSION OF / CHANGE TO TN VISA STATUS BY MAIL

  • Mexican Citizens - Available. An I-129 petition filing may be the only option available for Mexican citizens to extend/renew their TN status, or change to TN status, starting March 18, 2020.

  • Canadian Citizens - Available. If more severe travel restrictions are imposed, or the U.S./Canada border closure prohibits TN visa filings, an I-129 petition filing may be the only option available for Canadian citizens to extend/renew their TN visa status, or change to TN status.

  • More info on TN visa extensions, change of status, & change of employer

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