Form I 129, also known as the Petition for Alien Worker, is a document used to request permission from USCIS to employ a foreign national in the United States. The form is used by employers who want to hire an alien for full-time or temporary employment in the United States. In order to complete Form I 129, you will need specific information about the foreign national you are hiring, including their passport information and visa classification. There are a number of supporting documents that must be included with your petition, so it is important to review all requirements before submitting your application. Failure to include all required documentation could lead to delays or even a denial of your petition.
The listing features information regarding the form i 129. It is a good idea that you check out this information before you decide to begin working with the PDF.
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Form Length | 42 pages |
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►START HERE - Type or print in black ink.
Part 1. Petitioner Information
If you are an individual filing this petition, complete Item Number 1. If you are a company or an organization filing this petition, complete Item Number 2.
1.Legal Name of Individual Petitioner
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2.Company or Organization Name
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5.Other Information
Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN)
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Part 2. Information About This Petition (See instructions for fee information)
1. Requested Nonimmigrant Classification (Write classification symbol):
2.Basis for Classification (select only one box):
a. New employment.
b. Continuation of previously approved employment without change with the same employer. c. Change in previously approved employment.
d. New concurrent employment. e. Change of employer.
f. Amended petition.
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4.Requested Action (select only one box):
a.Notify the office in Part 4. so each beneficiary can obtain a visa or be admitted. (NOTE: A petition is not required for
b.Change the status and extend the stay of each beneficiary because the beneficiary(ies) is/are now in the United States in another status (see instructions for limitations). This is available only when you check "New Employment" in Item Number 2., above.
c. Extend the stay of each beneficiary because the beneficiary(ies) now hold(s) this status. d. Amend the stay of each beneficiary because the beneficiary(ies) now hold(s) this status.
e.Extend the status of a nonimmigrant classification based on a free trade agreement. (See Trade Agreement Supplement to Form
f.Change status to a nonimmigrant classification based on a free trade agreement. (See Trade Agreement Supplement to Form
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Part 3. Beneficiary Information (Information about the beneficiary/beneficiaries you are filing for. Complete the blocks below. Use the
1.If an Entertainment Group, Provide the Group Name
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3.Provide all other names the beneficiary has used. Include nicknames, aliases, maiden name, and names from all previous marriages.
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Part 3. Beneficiary Information (Information about the beneficiary/beneficiaries you are filing for. Complete the blocks below. Use the
Alien Registration Number
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6.Current Residential U.S. Address (if applicable) (do not list a P.O. Box)
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Part 4. Processing Information
1.If a beneficiary or beneficiaries named in Part 3. is/are outside the United States, or a requested extension of stay or change of status cannot be granted, state the U.S. Consulate or inspection facility you want notified if this petition is approved.
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d.Beneficiary's Foreign Address Street Number and Name
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2.Does each person in this petition have a valid passport?
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No. If no, go to Part 9. and type or print your explanation.
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Part 4. Processing Information (continued)
3.Are you filing any other petitions with this one?
Yes. If yes, how many? ►
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4.Are you filing any applications for replacement/initial
Yes. If yes, how many? ►
5.Are you filing any applications for dependents with this petition?
Yes. If yes, how many? ►
6.Is any beneficiary in this petition in removal proceedings?
Yes. If yes, proceed to Part 9. and list the beneficiary's(ies) name(s).
7.Have you ever filed an immigrant petition for any beneficiary in this petition?
Yes. If yes, how many? ►
8.Did you indicate you were filing a new petition in Part 2.?
Yes. If yes, answer the questions below.
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No. If no, proceed to Item Number 9.
a.Has any beneficiary in this petition ever been given the classification you are now requesting within the last seven years?
Yes. If yes, proceed to Part 9. and type or print your explanation.
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b.Has any beneficiary in this petition ever been denied the classification you are now requesting within the last seven years?
Yes. If yes, proceed to Part 9. and type or print your explanation.
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9.Have you ever previously filed a nonimmigrant petition for this beneficiary?
Yes. If yes, proceed to Part 9. and type or print your explanation.
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10.If you are filing for an entertainment group, has any beneficiary in this petition not been with the group for at least one year?
Yes. If yes, proceed to Part 9. and type or print your explanation.
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11.a. Has any beneficiary in this petition ever been a
Yes. If yes, proceed to Item Number 11.b.
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11.b. If you checked yes in Item Number 11.a., provide the dates the beneficiary maintained status as a
Part 5. Basic Information About the Proposed Employment and Employer
Attach the Form
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Part 5. Basic Information About the Proposed Employment and Employer (continued)
3.Address where the beneficiary(ies) will work if different from address in Part 1.
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4.Did you include an itinerary with the petition?
5.Will the beneficiary(ies) work for you
6.Will the beneficiary(ies) work exclusively in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI)?
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Part 6. Certification Regarding the Release of Controlled Technology or Technical Data to Foreign Persons in the United States
(This section of the form is required only for
Select Item Number 1. or Item Number 2. as appropriate. DO NOT select both boxes.
With respect to the technology or technical data the petitioner will release or otherwise provide access to the beneficiary, the petitioner certifies that it has reviewed the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and has determined that:
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A license is not required from either the U.S. Department of Commerce or the U.S. Department of State to release such technology or technical data to the foreign person; or
A license is required from the U.S. Department of Commerce and/or the U.S. Department of State to release such technology or technical data to the beneficiary and the petitioner will prevent access to the controlled technology or technical data by the beneficiary until and unless the petitioner has received the required license or other authorization to release it to the beneficiary.
Part 7. Declaration, Signature, and Contact Information of Petitioner or Authorized Signatory (Read
the information on penalties in the instructions before completing this section.)
Copies of any documents submitted are exact photocopies of unaltered, original documents, and I understand that, as the petitioner, I may be required to submit original documents to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) at a later date.
I authorize the release of any information from my records, or from the petitioning organization's records that USCIS needs to determine eligibility for the immigration benefit sought. I recognize the authority of USCIS to conduct audits of this petition using publicly available open source information. I also recognize that any supporting evidence submitted in support of this petition may be verified by USCIS through any means determined appropriate by USCIS, including but not limited to,
If filing this petition on behalf of an organization, I certify that I am authorized to do so by the organization.
I certify, under penalty of perjury, that I have reviewed this petition and that all of the information contained in the petition, including all responses to specific questions, and in the supporting documents, is complete, true, and correct.
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NOTE: If you do not fully complete this form or fail to submit the required documents listed in the instructions, a final decision on your petition may be delayed or the petition may be denied.
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Part 8. Declaration, Signature, and Contact Information of Person Preparing Form, If Other Than Petitioner
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(If applicable, provide the name of your accredited organization recognized by the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA).)
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Preparer's Declaration
By my signature, I certify, swear, or affirm, under penalty of perjury, that I prepared this petition on behalf of, at the request of, and with the express consent of the petitioner or authorized signatory. The petitioner has reviewed this completed petition as prepared by me and informed me that all of the information in the form and in the supporting documents, is complete, true, and correct.
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Part 9. Additional Information About Your Petition For Nonimmigrant Worker
If you require more space to provide any additional information within this petition, use the space below. If you require more space than what is provided to complete this petition, you may make a copy of Part 9. to complete and file with this petition. In order to assist us in reviewing your response, you must identify the Page Number, Part Number and Item Number corresponding to the additional information.
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3.Classification sought (select only one box):
4.Name of country signatory to treaty with the United States
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Section 2. Additional Information About the U.S. Employer
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7.Staff in the United States
a.How many executive and managerial employees does the petitioner have who are nationals of the treaty country in either E, L, or H nonimmigrant status?
b.How many persons with special qualifications does the petitioner employ who are in either E, L, or H nonimmigrant status?
c. Provide the total number of employees in executive and managerial positions in the United States.
d. Provide the total number of positions in the United States that require persons with special qualifications.
8.If the petitioner is attempting to qualify the employee as an executive or manager, provide the total number of employees he or she will supervise. Or, if the petitioner is attempting to qualify the employee based on special qualifications, explain why the special qualifications are essential to the successful or efficient operation of the treaty enterprise.
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