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USCIS Form I-129 Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker
What Is USCIS Form I-129?
This is a legal form that was released by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security - Citizenship and Immigration Services on January 17, 2017 and used country-wide. Check the official instructions before completing and submitting the form.
FAQ
Q: What is USCIS Form I-129?
A: USCIS Form I-129 is a petition used to request a nonimmigrant worker to come to the United States.
Q: Who uses Form I-129?
A: Employers use Form I-129 to bring nonimmigrant workers to the United States for temporary employment.
Q: What is a nonimmigrant worker?
A: A nonimmigrant worker is a foreign national who comes to the United States temporarily for work purposes.
Q: What types of nonimmigrant workers can be petitioned using Form I-129?
A: Form I-129 can be used to petition for various nonimmigrant worker categories, such as H-1B, L-1, O-1, and TN.
Q: What information is required on Form I-129?
A: Form I-129 requires information about the employer, the position, the foreign worker, and supporting documents.
Q: What is the filing fee for Form I-129?
A: The filing fee for Form I-129 varies depending on the nonimmigrant worker category and other factors.
Q: How long does it take to process Form I-129?
A: Processing times for Form I-129 can vary, but it typically takes several months.
Q: Can dependents of nonimmigrant workers be included on Form I-129?
A: Dependents of nonimmigrant workers should be included on separate forms, such as Form I-539.
Form Details:
- Released on January 17, 2017;
- The latest available edition released by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security - Citizenship and Immigration Services;
- Easy to use and ready to print;
- Yours to fill out and keep for your records;
- Compatible with most PDF-viewing applications;
- Fill out the form in our online filing application.
Download a fillable version of USCIS Form I-129 by clicking the link below or browse more documents and templates provided by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security - Citizenship and Immigration Services.
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