Dependent planning should be done alongside, but not confused with, the principal’s professional case. TD status does not give a spouse or child permission to take employment.
Give every relative a separate line
Create a family sheet showing passport validity, citizenship, relationship evidence, travel dates, and intended activity for each person. Hypothetical example: A spouse plans to look for work while a school-age child will enrol in class. The spouse’s work plan needs a route other than TD, while the child’s school arrangements should be checked against the status actually granted.
Marriage and birth certificates may require translations if not in English, with the translator’s certification where required. Do not assume everyone receives identical expiry dates simply because the family travels together. If a relative will arrive later, preserve copies of the principal’s status documents and the employment letter.
Any change to the principal’s employer, location, or procedure can affect the household’s practical plan. Budget enough time to examine family evidence before tickets or housing decisions become difficult to change. Discuss the plan with each person whose travel, school, or work is affected.
Keep future intentions accurately described, since a family hope is not a granted immigration benefit. A change in a passport, marital status, age, or principal applicant’s situation may call for a new review. Coordinated folders are helpful only when they preserve, rather than blur, individual facts.
For this tn review, keep that conclusion tied to the documents actually available. Confirm the current procedure before relying on an earlier file or informal description.