SAMPLE DEPARTMENTAL LETTER OF SUPPORT
FOR EXTENSION OF TN VISA STATUS
[Department letterhead]
Re: Request for extension of TN status of [name of employee]
Dear sir or madam:
On behalf of the University of Missouri, this letter is to request extension for [employee] as [job title] in the TN visa classification. While in the classification, [employee] will be employed [full-time/part-time] at the University of Missouri in Columbia from [start date] to [end date] (maximum of three years at a time). The position for which we intend to employ [employee] qualifies under the provisions of NAFTA as a professional occupation listed in 8 CFR 214.6, Appendix 1603.D1. We intend to employ this individual at an annual salary of [$salary] per year.
[Employee] will be performing the following tasks:
[list tasks]
[Employee] has the degree and skills required by the position. [His/her] education background fully qualifies [him/her] to work as a [job title] under NAFTA. [Employee] is an exceptional candidate for this professional position. [S/he] obtained a [degree] with an emphasis on [area of study] from [institution] in [country, state where institution is located]. [Description of additional education and experience, giving visa status during any periods of U.S. employment].
The position for which we are seeking TN designation clearly qualifies under the provisions of NAFTA, as do the qualifications of the individual whom we wish to employ. Should you need any additional information, please feel free to contact me.
Regards,
[Name and contact information of requester]