Form I-129S | Nonimmigrant Petition Based on Blanket L Petition

Form I-129S | Nonimmigrant Petition Based on Blanket L Petition

Updated August 2026: Form I-129S is not a standalone petition for every L-1 case. It is used in connection with an approved Blanket L petition, so the employer and employee should confirm the correct filing path and current USCIS edition before preparing the form.

Form Is Used for

Employers use the I-129S form for classifying their management teams and workers with specialized knowledge as applicants for L-1 nonimmigrant intra-company status under a blanket L procedure.

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Common filing mistakes

  • Using an outdated USCIS edition of the form.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: 01/20/25

Verified: 2026-05-21

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

Where to file: If the alien employee is outside the United States and requires a visa, they should present their Form I-129S (that you completed as their petitioning employer) to a U.S. consular officer.

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