USCIS uses the data collected on this form to determine eligibility for the requested nonimmigrant classification and/or requests to extend or change nonimmigrant status. An employer, agent, applicant, or CNMI investor uses this form to apply to USCIS for an alien to temporarily enter as an E-1, E-2, E-3, or TN nonimmigrant. An employer, agent, applicant, or CNMI investor also uses this form to request an extension of stay in one of these classifications for an alien or for themselves, or to change the status of an alien currently in the United States as a nonimmigrant or their own status if they are currently in the United States as a nonimmigrant to E-1, E-2, E-3, or TN. The form serves the purpose of standardizing requests for nonimmigrant workers in these classifications, and ensuring that basic information required for assessing eligibility is provided by the applicant. It also assists USCIS in compiling information required by Congress annually to assess effectiveness and utilization of certain nonimmigrant classification.
The original Form I-129 has been separated into several different forms covering different nonimmigrant employment visa classifications. Form I-129E&TN is filed by petitioners seeking to employ nonimmigrants under the E-1, E-2, E-3, or TN classifications. USCIS adjusted the estimated number of respondents for this collection of information in the Final Fee Rule.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.
Form I-129E&TN Application for Nonimmigrant Worker: E and TN Classifications
I-129ETN_Supporting Statement-FinalFeeRule.docx
DHS-USCIS-ICE-CBP-001_SORN_11212013.pdf
NAFTA Supplement to Form I-129E&TN