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
non-immigrant employment visa classifications. Form I-129E&TN
is filed by petitioners seeking to employ non-immigrants under the
E-1, E-2, E-3, or TN classifications.
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.