Change of status from B2 to TD

[ad rasheed]

I am a Canadian citizen currently on TN status in America.
My wife, a Pakistani citizen (she is not canadian/permanent resident of canada),
is currently living with me in America on a B2 visa.
I would like to change her status from B2 to TD.
File a I-539 to change her status to TD is the correct options
or
apply for a TD nonimmigrant visa at the closest US consulate (Mexico or canada)
or
Is there any other option/s to change her status?
What are the advantages and disadvantages for each option? Thanks in advance.

Note:
she has canadian student visa because she was studying in Montreal, she was graduate student. she has completed one year of studies, and usa b2 visa for 5 years and she has no immediate need to travel in near future.

 

[rajmalhotra7]

I am a Canadian citizen currently on TN status in America.
My wife, a Pakistani citizen (she is not canadian/permanent resident of canada),
is currently living with me in America on a B2 visa.
I would like to change her status from B2 to TD.
File a I-539 to change her status to TD is the correct options
or
apply for a TD nonimmigrant visa at the closest US consulate (Mexico or canada)
or
Is there any other option/s to change her status?
What are the advantages and disadvantages for each option? Thanks in advance.

Note:
she has canadian student visa because she was studying in Montreal, she was graduate student. she has completed one year of studies, and usa b2 visa for 5 years and she has no immediate need to travel in near future.

TD visa is for spouse/dependent of a TN visa holder. However, spouse/dependent must be a Canadian citizen to be eligible for TD. In your case, your spouse can't get TD.

 

[Dejaavu]

Hi,

Here is the link:
http://www.uscis.gov/working-united-states/temporary-workers/tn-nafta-professionals