Can a worker file Form I-129 for themselves?

Generally no. The petitioner is the U.S. employer or, in limited categories, a U.S. agent. The worker is the beneficiary and signs only limited parts of the package where required.

How much does it cost to file Form I-129?

Fees vary significantly by classification, employer size, and nonprofit status, and separate fees such as fraud prevention or asylum program fees can apply. Check the current fee schedule at uscis.gov/fees before filing.

Do I need to file the whole 38-page form?

You complete the base petition and only the supplement pages for your classification. Unused supplements do not need to be filled out, but follow the current instructions on which pages to submit.

Form I-129 Nonimmigrant Worker Petition

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Part 1. Petitioner Information. If you are an individual filing this petition, complete Item Number 1. If you are a company or an

Part 1. Petitioner Information. 3. Mailing Address of Individual, Company or Organization. Enter City or Town.

Part 1. Petitioner Information. 3. Mailing Address of Individual, Company or Organization. Enter ZIP Code.

Part 1. Petitioner Information. 3. Mailing Address of Individual, Company or Organization. Select State from a List of States.

Part 1. Petitioner Information. 3. Mailing Address of Individual, Company or Organization. Enter In Care of Name.

Part 1. Petitioner Information. 3. Mailing Address of Individual, Company or Organization. Enter Street Number and Name.

Part 1. Petitioner Information. 3. Mailing Address of Individual, Company or Organization. Check Suite.

Part 1. Petitioner Information. 3. Mailing Address of Individual, Company or Organization. Check Apartment.

Part 1. Petitioner Information. 3. Mailing Address of Individual, Company or Organization. Check Floor.

Part 1. Petitioner Information. 3. Mailing Address of Individual, Company or Organization. If Apartment, Suite or Floor is Checked, Enter

Part 1. Petitioner Information. 4. Contact Information. Enter Email Address, if any.

Part 1. Petitioner Information. 5. Other Information. Enter Federal Employer Identification Number (F E I N).

Part 1. Petitioner Information. 3. Mailing Address of Individual, Company or Organization. Enter Postal Code, if applicable.

Part 1. Petitioner Information. 3. Mailing Address of Individual, Company or Organization. Enter Province, if applicable.

Part 1. Petitioner Information. 3. Mailing Address of Individual, Company or Organization. Enter Country.

Part 1. Petitioner Information. 4. Contact Information. Enter Daytime Telephone Number.

Part 1. Petitioner Information. 4. Contact Information. Enter Mobile Telephone Number.

Part 1. Petitioner Information. Other Information. 6. Are you a nonprofit organized as tax exempt or a governmental research organization?

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Part 3. Beneficiary Information. Information about the beneficiary/beneficiaries you are filing for. Complete the blocks below. Use the

Part 4. Processing Information. 1. If a beneficiary or beneficiaries named in Part 3. is/are outside the United States, or a requested

Part 3. Beneficiary Information. Information about the beneficiary/beneficiaries you are filing for. Complete the blocks below. Use the

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Part 5. Basic Information About the Proposed Employment and Employer. Attach the Form I-1 29 supplement relevant to the classification of

Part 5. Basic Information About the Proposed Employment and Employer. 15. Do you currently employ a total of 25 or fewer full-time

Part 6. Certification Regarding the Release of Controlled Technology or Technical Data to Foreign Persons in the United States. This

Part 7. Declaration, Signature, and Contact Information of Petitioner or Authorized Signatory (Read the information on penalties in the

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Part 7. Declaration, Signature, and Contact Information of Petitioner or Authorized Signatory (Read the information on penalties in the

Part 8. Declaration, Signature, and Contact Information of Person Preparing Form, If Other Than Above. Provide the following information

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Part 9. Additional Information About Your Petition For Nonimmigrant Worker. If you require more space to provide any additional information

Part 10. Additional Information About Your Petition For Nonimmigrant Worker. If you require more space to provide any additional

Part 9. Additional Information About Your Petition For Nonimmigrant Worker. If you require more space to provide any additional information

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E-1/E-2 Classification Supplement to Form I-1 29. 2. Name of the Beneficiary. Enter Family Name (Last Name).

E-1/E-2 Classification Supplement to Form I-1 29. 2. Name of the Beneficiary. Enter Given Name (First Name).

E-1/E-2 Classification Supplement to Form I-1 29. 2. Name of the Beneficiary. Enter Middle Name.

E-1/E-2 Classification Supplement to Form I-1 29. 3. Classification sought (select only one box). Check E-1 Treaty Trader.

E-1/E-2 Classification Supplement to Form I-1 29. 3. Classification sought (select only one box). Check E-2 Treaty Investor.

E-1/E-2 Classification Supplement to Form I-1 29. 3. Classification sought (select only one box). Check E-2 C N M I Investor.

E-1/E-2 Classification Supplement to Form I-1 29. 5. Are you seeking advice from U S C I S to determine whether changes in the terms or

E-1/E-2 Classification Supplement to Form I-1 29. Section 1. Information About the Employer Outside the United States, if any. 1. Enter

E-1/E-2 Classification Supplement to Form I-1 29. Section 1. Information About the Employer Outside the United States, if any. 3.

E-1/E-2 Classification Supplement to Form I-1 29. Section 1. Information About the Employer Outside the United States, if any. 2. Enter

E-1/E-2 Classification Supplement to Form I-1 29. Section 1. Information About the Employer Outside the United States, if any. 4. Principal

E-1/E-2 Classification Supplement to Form I-1 29. 1. Enter Name of the Petitioner.

E-1/E-2 Classification Supplement to Form I-1 29. Section 1. Information About the Employer Outside the United States, if any. 3.

E-1/E-2 Classification Supplement to Form I-1 29. 4. Enter name of country signatory to treaty with the United States.

E-1/E-2 Classification Supplement to Form I-1 29. Section 1. Information About the Employer Outside the United States, if any. 5.

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E-1/E-2 Classification Supplement to Form I-1 29. Section 2. Additional Information About the U. S. Employer. 1. How is the U. S. company

E-1/E-2 Classification Supplement to Form I-1 29. Section 2. Additional Information About the U. S. Employer. 2. A. Enter Place of

E-1/E-2 Classification Supplement to Form I-1 29. Section 2. Additional Information About the U. S. Employer. 2. B. Enter Date of

E-1/E-2 Classification Supplement to Form I-1 29. Section 2. Additional Information About the U. S. Employer. 3. Nationality of Ownership

E-1/E-2 Classification Supplement to Form I-1 29. Section 2. Additional Information About the U. S. Employer. 4. Enter Assets.

E-1/E-2 Classification Supplement to Form I-1 29. Section 2. Additional Information About the U. S. Employer. 5. Enter Net Worth.

E-1/E-2 Classification Supplement to Form I-1 29. Section 2. Additional Information About the U. S. Employer. 6. Enter Net Annual Income.

E-1/E-2 Classification Supplement to Form I-1 29. Section 2. Additional Information About the U. S. Employer. 7. Staff in the United

E-1/E-2 Classification Supplement to Form I-1 29. Section 2. Additional Information About the U. S. Employer. 8. If the petitioner is

E-1/E-2 Classification Supplement to Form I-1 29. Section 3. Complete If Filing for an E-1 Treaty Trader. 1. Enter Total Annual Gross

E-1/E-2 Classification Supplement to Form I-1 29. Section 4. Complete If Filing for an E-2 Treaty Investor. Total Investment: Cash. Enter

E-1/E-2 Classification Supplement to Form I-1 29. Section 3. Complete If Filing for an E-1 Treaty Trader. 2. Enter For Year Ending as a

E-1/E-2 Classification Supplement to Form I-1 29. Section 3. Complete If Filing for an E-1 Treaty Trader. 3. Enter the Percent of total

E-1/E-2 Classification Supplement to Form I-1 29. Section 4. Complete If Filing for an E-2 Treaty Investor. Total Investment: Equipment.

E-1/E-2 Classification Supplement to Form I-1 29. Section 4. Complete If Filing for an E-2 Treaty Investor. Total Investment: Premises.

E-1/E-2 Classification Supplement to Form I-1 29. Section 4. Complete If Filing for an E-2 Treaty Investor. Total Investment: Inventory.

E-1/E-2 Classification Supplement to Form I-1 29. Section 4. Complete If Filing for an E-2 Treaty Investor. Total Investment: Other. Enter

E-1/E-2 Classification Supplement to Form I-1 29. Section 4. Complete If Filing for an E-2 Treaty Investor. Total Investment: Total. Enter

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Trade Agreement Supplement to Form I-1 29. 3. Employer is a (select only one box): Check Foreign Employer.

Trade Agreement Supplement to Form I-1 29. 3. Employer is a (select only one box): Check U. S. Employer.

Trade Agreement Supplement to Form I-1 29. Section 1. Information About Requested Extension or Change. See instructions attached to this

Trade Agreement Supplement to Form I-1 29. 1. Enter Name of Petitioner.

Trade Agreement Supplement to Form I-1 29. Section 2. Petitioner's Signature and Contact Information. Read the information on penalties in

Trade Agreement Supplement to Form I-1 29. 4. If Foreign Employer, Name the Foreign Country. Enter Country.

Trade Agreement Supplement to Form I-1 29. 2. Enter Name of the Beneficiary.

Trade Agreement Supplement to Form I-1 29. Section 2. Petitioner's Signature and Contact Information. Read the information on penalties in

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Trade Agreement Supplement to Form I-1 29. Section 3. Declaration, Signature and Contact Information of Person Preparing Form, If Other

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H Classification Supplement to Form I-1 29. 1. Enter Name of the Petitioner.

H Classification Supplement to Form I-1 29. Name of the beneficiary or if this petition includes multiple beneficiaries, the total number

H Classification Supplement to Form I-1 29. 3. List each beneficiary's prior periods of stay in H or L classification in the United States

H Classification Supplement to Form I-1 29. 4. Classification sought (select only one box). Check A. H-1 B Specialty Occupation.

H Classification Supplement to Form I-1 29. 4. Classification sought (select only one box). Check B. H-1 B 1 Chile and Singapore.

H Classification Supplement to Form I-1 29. 4. Classification sought (select only one box). Check C. H-1 B 2 Exceptional services relating

H Classification Supplement to Form I-1 29. 4. Classification sought (select only one box). Check D. H-1 B 3 Fashion model of distinguished

H Classification Supplement to Form I-1 29. 4. Classification sought (select only one box). Check E. H-2 A Agricultural worker.

H Classification Supplement to Form I-1 29. 4. Classification sought (select only one box). Check G. H-3 Trainee.

H Classification Supplement to Form I-1 29. 4. Classification sought (select only one box). Check H. H-3 Special education exchange visitor

H Classification Supplement to Form I-1 29. 4. Classification sought (select only one box). Check F. H-2 B Non-agricultural worker.

H Classification Supplement to Form I-1 29. 5. If you selected a. or d. in Item Number 4., and are filing an H-1B cap petition (including a

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Expiration Date (mm/dd/yyyy)

Country of Issuance

Passport or Travel Document Number

H Classification Supplement to Form I-1 29. 8. A. Does any beneficiary in this petition have a controlling interest in the petitioning

H Classification Supplement to Form I-1 29. Section 1. Complete This Section If Filing for H-1 B Classification. 2. Describe the

H Classification Supplement to Form I-1 29. Section 1. Complete This Section If Filing for H-1 B Classification. 1. Describe the proposed

H Classification Supplement to Form I-1 29. 8. B. If 8. A. is Yes, Enter Explanation of beneficiary ownership interest in the petitioning

H Classification Supplement to Form I-1 29. 7. Are you requesting a change of employer and was the beneficiary previously subject to the

H Classification Supplement to Form I-1 29. 6. Are you filing this petition on behalf of a beneficiary subject to the Guam-Commonwealth of

H Classification Supplement to Form I-1 29. Section 1. Complete This Section If Filing for H-1 B Classification. Statement for H-1 B

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H Classification Supplement to Form I-1 29. Section 2. Complete This Section If Filing for H-2 A or H-2 B Classification. Part A.

H Classification Supplement to Form I-1 29. Section 2. Complete This Section If Filing for H-2 A or H-2 B Classification. Part B. Employer

H Classification Supplement to Form I-1 29. Section 2. Complete This Section If Filing for H-2 A or H-2 B Classification. H-2A and H-2B

H Classification Supplement to Form I-1 29. Section 2. Complete This Section If Filing for H-2 A or H-2 B Classification. Part C. Joint

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H Classification Supplement to Form I-1 29. Section 2. Complete This Section If Filing for H-2 A or H-2 B Classification. Joint Employer's

H Classification Supplement to Form I-1 29. Section 2. Complete This Section If Filing for H-2 A or H-2 B Classification. Part C. Joint

H Classification Supplement to Form I-1 29. Section 2. Complete This Section If Filing for H-2 A or H-2 B Classification. H-2A and H-2B.

H Classification Supplement to Form I-1 29. Section 2. Complete This Section If Filing for H-2 A or H-2 B Classification. Taxpayer

H Classification Supplement to Form I-1 29. Section 2. Complete This Section If Filing for H-2 A or H-2 B Classification. Other

H Classification Supplement to Form I-1 29. Section 2. Complete This Section If Filing for H-2 A or H-2 B Classification. Joint Employer's

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L Classification Supplement to Form I-1 29. Section 1. Complete This Section If Filing For An Individual Petition. 7. Describe the

L Classification Supplement to Form I-1 29. Section 1. Complete This Section If Filing For An Individual Petition. 8. Summarize the

L Classification Supplement to Form I-1 29. Section 1. Complete This Section If Filing For An Individual Petition. 5. Dates of

L Classification Supplement to Form I-1 29. Section 1. Complete This Section If Filing For An Individual Petition. 6. Describe the

L Classification Supplement to Form I-1 29. Section 1. Complete This Section If Filing For An Individual Petition. 9. How is the U. S.

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L Classification Supplement to Form I-1 29. Section 1. Complete This Section If Filing For An Individual Petition. If you are seeking L-1B

L Classification Supplement to Form I-1 29. Section 1. Complete This Section If Filing For An Individual Petition. 10. Describe the

L Classification Supplement to Form I-1 29. Section 1. Complete This Section If Filing For An Individual Petition. 11. Do the companies

L Classification Supplement to Form I-1 29. Section 1. Complete This Section If Filing For An Individual Petition. 12. Is the beneficiary

L Classification Supplement to Form I-1 29. Section 1. Complete This Section If Filing For An Individual Petition. If you are seeking L-1B

L Classification Supplement to Form I-1 29. Section 1. Complete This Section If Filing For An Individual Petition. 12. Is the beneficiary

L Classification Supplement to Form I-1 29. Section 1. Complete This Section If Filing For An Individual Petition. 11. Do the companies

L Classification Supplement to Form I-1 29. Section 1. Complete This Section If Filing For An Individual Petition. If you are seeking L-1B

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L Classification Supplement to Form I-1 29. Section 2. Complete This Section If Filing A Blanket Petition. List all U. S. and foreign

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O and P Classifications Supplement to Form I-1 29. Section 1. Complete This Section if Filing for O or P Classification. O-2 or P alien.

O and P Classifications Supplement to Form I-1 29. Section 2. Statement by the Petitioner. I certify that I, the petitioner, and the

O and P Classifications Supplement to Form I-1 29. Section 2. Statement by the Petitioner. 3. Petitioner's Contact Information. Enter Email

O and P Classifications Supplement to Form I-1 29. Section 1. Complete This Section if Filing for O or P Classification. O-2 or P alien.

O and P Classifications Supplement to Form I-1 29. Section 2. Statement by the Petitioner. 3. Petitioner's Contact Information. Enter

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Q-1 Classification Supplement to Form I-1 29. 1. Enter Name of the Petitioner.

Q-1 Classification Supplement to Form I-1 29. 2. Enter Name of the Beneficiary.

Q-1 Classification Supplement to Form I-1 29. Section 1. Complete if you are filing for a Q-1 International Cultural Exchange Alien. I

Q-1 Classification Supplement to Form I-1 29. Section 1. Complete if you are filing for a Q-1 International Cultural Exchange Alien. 3.

Q-1 Classification Supplement to Form I-1 29. Section 1. Complete if you are filing for a Q-1 International Cultural Exchange Alien. I

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R-1 Classification Supplement to Form I-1 29. Section 1. Complete This Section If You Are Filing For An R-1 Religious Worker. Employer

R-1 Classification Supplement to Form I-1 29. 1. Enter Name of the Petitioner.

R-1 Classification Supplement to Form I-1 29. 2. Enter Name of the Beneficiary.

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R-1 Classification Supplement to Form I-1 29. Section 1. Complete This Section If You Are Filing For An R-1 Religious Worker. Employer

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