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  1. Click ‘Get Form’ to open the i129 in the editor.
  2. Begin with Part 1, where you will enter information about the employer. Fill in the family name, given name, and contact details accurately.
  3. Proceed to Part 2, which requires details about the petition itself. Specify the requested nonimmigrant classification and check the appropriate basis for classification.
  4. In Part 3, provide information about the beneficiary. Include their full name, date of birth, and current nonimmigrant status if applicable.
  5. Complete Part 4 by indicating processing information and whether each person has a valid passport.
  6. Fill out Part 5 regarding employment details. Include job title, description, and compensation information.
  7. Finally, review all sections for accuracy before signing in Part 6. Ensure that all required fields are completed to avoid delays.

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This form is used by an employer to petition U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) for a an alien to come temporarily to the United States as a nonimmigrant to perform services or labor, or to receive training. Form I-129 consists of the: 1. Basic petition; 2.
Which Visa Categories Require Form I-129? Here are some of the common nonimmigrant work visa categories that require Form I-129: H-1B Visa: For foreign workers in specialty occupations that require specialized knowledge (common in the tech industry).
Petitioners use this form to file on behalf of a nonimmigrant worker to come to the United States temporarily to perform services or labor, or to receive training, as an H-1B, 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 nonimmigrant worker.
Heres what happens after your Form I-129 is approved: Approval notice: USCIS issues an approval notice with important details, like the duration of your approved stay. Change of status: If the beneficiary is currently in the United States, they can stay and start their new status immediately.
The Purpose of Form I-129 This form is used by an employer to petition U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) for a an alien to come temporarily to the United States as a nonimmigrant to perform services or labor, or to receive training. Form I-129 consists of the: 1. Basic petition; 2.

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If USCIS denies the I-129 petition, your employer can file an appeal. USCIS will enclose information about the appeal process with the denial notification. The appeal will be decided on by the Administrative Appeals Office (AAO). Employers choosing to appeal a denial must complete and file USCIS Form I-290B. What Can I Do If My Work Visa Petition Is Denied by USCIS? - AllLaw alllaw.com articles nolo us-immigration alllaw.com articles nolo us-immigration
An I-129 approval notice is USCIS confirming your petition has been accepted, but its not the visa itself. The notice arrives as Form I-797, with case type, validity dates, and names. Most people receive the approval notice within 714 days of approval. If youre inside the U.S., it might activate a change of status.
Filing Fee You can pay the fee with a money order, personal check, or cashiers check, or pay by credit card or debit card using Form G-1450, Authorization for Credit Card Transactions. If you pay by check, you must make it payable to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker - USCIS uscis.gov uscis.gov

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