Form I-129 | Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker

Form I-129 | Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker

Form Is Used for

Employers use the I-129 form to request a permission for alien workers to enter the USA on a temporary basis in order to work, render services or undergo training under the following nonimmigrant categories: H-1B, H-1C, H-2A, H-2B, H-3, L-1, O-1, O-2, P-1, P-1S, P-2, P-2S, P-3, P-3S, Q-1 or R-1. Extending the period of staying in the country, as well as changing the employees’ status to nonimmigrant categories E-1, E-2 or TN can be other lawful reasons to use the form.

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  • Using an outdated USCIS edition of the form.
  • Leaving required fields blank or mixing typed and handwritten answers inconsistently.
  • Forgetting the signature, supporting evidence, or the correct filing fee.

Official USCIS Update

USCIS can change filing addresses, fees, and accepted editions without notice. Use the official links below before filing.

Current edition: 02/27/26

Verified: 2026-05-21

Filing fee: You can find the filing fee for Form I-129 by visiting our Fee Schedule page.

Where to file: You may have 2 options for filing your Form I-129 petition with USCIS:

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