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

Form I-129S is used by employers with an approved blanket L petition to classify individual employees as L-1 intracompany transferees without filing a full Form I-129 each time.

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What is I-129S?

Large multinational organizations can obtain a blanket L approval covering their qualifying offices, which streamlines transfers of managers, executives, and specialized knowledge professionals. Form I-129S is the individual petition filed under that blanket: it identifies the employee, the qualifying employment abroad, and the U.S. position, and confirms the worker fits L-1A or L-1B criteria.

Depending on the situation, the employer files the I-129S with USCIS, or the employee presents it with a copy of the blanket approval notice (Form I-797) directly at a U.S. consulate when applying for the L-1 visa. Canadian citizens may be able to present it at a port of entry. The consular or USCIS officer endorses the form when the classification is granted.

Who files I-129S?

Employers with an approved blanket L petition transferring a manager or executive (L-1A)
Employers transferring a specialized knowledge professional (L-1B) under a blanket approval
Employees applying for an L-1 visa at a consulate with an endorsed or completed I-129S
Companies extending or amending the stay of an employee admitted under the blanket program

How to fill out I-129S

Confirm the blanket L approval is valid and covers both the sending entity abroad and the receiving U.S. entity.
Complete the I-129S with the employee's qualifying employment history and the details of the U.S. role.
Attach copies of the blanket approval notice and evidence of the employee's qualifications.
For visa-required employees, provide the signed I-129S and supporting copies for the consular interview; for cases filed in the U.S., mail the petition to the USCIS address in the current instructions.
Keep the endorsed I-129S after approval; the employee carries it for visa issuance, admission, and later extensions.

Worth knowing: Blanket L procedures and any associated fees change; verify the current edition, fee, and filing route at uscis.gov/i-129s before the employee's consular appointment.

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Part 1. Information About The Employer (Petitioner). 1. Enter Name of the Petitioning Organization.

Part 1. Information About The Employer (Petitioner). Petitioner's Mailing Address. 3. Is this mailing address the same as the physical

Part 1. Information About The Employer (Petitioner). Petitioner's Contact Information. 8. Enter Website Address, if any.

Part 1. Information About The Employer (Petitioner). Petitioner's Contact Information. 7. Enter Email Address, if any.

Part 1. Information About The Employer (Petitioner). Petitioner's Contact Information. 6. Enter Fax Number.

Part 1. Information About The Employer (Petitioner). Petitioner's Contact Information. 5. Enter Daytime Telephone Number.

To be completed by an attorney or B I A. - accredited representative, if any. Enter Attorney or Accredited Representative U S C I S Online

To be completed by an attorney or B I A. - accredited representative, if any. Enter Attorney State Bar Number, if applicable.

To be completed by an attorney or B I A. - accredited representative, if any. Select this box if Form G - 28 or Form G - 28 I is attached.

Part 1. Information About The Employer (Petitioner). Petitioner's Employees in the United States. 9. Does the petitioner employ 50 or more

Part 1. Information About The Employer (Petitioner). Petitioner's Mailing Address. 2. A. Enter In Care Of Name, if any.

Part 1. Information About The Employer (Petitioner). Petitioner's Mailing Address. 2. B. Enter Street Number and Name.

Part 1. Information About The Employer (Petitioner). Petitioner's Mailing Address. 2. C. Select Suite.

Part 1. Information About The Employer (Petitioner). Petitioner's Mailing Address. 2. C. Select Floor.

Part 1. Information About The Employer (Petitioner). Petitioner's Mailing Address. 2. C. Enter Apartment, Suite or Floor Number.

Part 1. Information About The Employer (Petitioner). Petitioner's Mailing Address. 2 C. Select Apartment.

Part 1. Information About The Employer (Petitioner). Petitioner's Mailing Address. 2. D. Enter City or Town.

Part 1. Information About The Employer (Petitioner). Petitioner's Mailing Address. 2. F. Enter Zip Code.

Part 1. Information About The Employer (Petitioner). Petitioner's Mailing Address. 2. E. Select State from List of States.

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Part 3. Information About the Beneficiary. Beneficiary's Full Name. 4. A. Enter Family Name (Last Name).

Part 3. Information About the Beneficiary. Beneficiary's Full Name. 4. B. Enter Given Name (First Name).

Part 3. Information About the Beneficiary. Beneficiary's Full Name. 4. C. Enter Middle Name.

Part 3. Information About the Beneficiary. Other Names Used, if any. Provide all other names the beneficiary has ever used, including

Part 3. Information About the Beneficiary. Other Names Used, if any. 5. B. Enter Given Name (First Name).

Part 3. Information About the Beneficiary. Other Names Used, if any. 5. C. Enter Middle Name.

Part 2. Information About the Proposed Position and Prior Employment Periods in the United States. The beneficiary will work as a. 1. A.

Part 2. Information About the Proposed Position and Prior Employment Periods in the United States. The beneficiary will work as a. 1. B.

Part 2. Information About the Proposed Position and Prior Employment Periods in the United States. Dates of Proposed Employment. Provide

Part 2. Information About the Proposed Position and Prior Employment Periods in the United States. Prior Periods of Stay in the United

Part 3. Information About the Beneficiary. Provide the following information about the beneficiary. 1. Enter Alien Registration Number (A.

Part 3. Information About the Beneficiary. Provide the following information about the beneficiary. 2. Enter U S C I S Online Account

Part 3. Information About the Beneficiary. Provide the following information about the beneficiary. 3. Enter U.S. Social Security Number,

Part 2. Information About the Proposed Position and Prior Employment Periods in the United States. Prior Periods of Stay in the United

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Part 4. Information About Proposed United States Employment. Proposed Job Title and Duties. Provide the job title and duties the

Part 4. Information About Proposed United States Employment. Primary Worksite. If you need extra space to complete this section, use the

Part 5. Information About Foreign Employment. Provide information for each qualifying foreign employer for whom the beneficiary worked

Part 5. Information About Foreign Employment. Qualifying Foreign Employer Name and Address. Provide the name and address for the qualifying

Part 5. Information About Foreign Employment. Mailing Address. 3. A. Enter Street Number and Name.

Part 5. Information About Foreign Employment. Mailing Address. 3. B. Select Suite.

Part 5. Information About Foreign Employment. Mailing Address. 3. B. Select Floor.

Part 5. Information About Foreign Employment. Mailing Address. 3. B. Enter Apartment, Suite or Floor Number.

Part 5. Information About Foreign Employment. Mailing Address. 3. B. Select Apartment.

Part 5. Information About Foreign Employment. Mailing Address. 3. C. Enter City or Town.

Part 5. Information About Foreign Employment. Mailing Address. 3. E. Enter Postal Code.

Part 5. Information About Foreign Employment. Mailing Address. 3. F. Enter Country.

Part 5. Information About Foreign Employment. Mailing Address. 3. D. Enter Province.

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Part 5. Information About Foreign Employment. Other Information About the Beneficiary's Foreign Employment. Provide the beneficiary's job

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

Part 7. Contact Information, Certification, and Signature of the Petitioner or Authorized Signatory. Petitioner's or Authorized Signatory's

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Part 7. Contact Information, Certification, and Signature of the Petitioner or Authorized Signatory. Petitioner's or Authorized Signatory's

Part 8. Interpreter's Contact Information, Certification, and Signature. Interpreter's Full Name. 2. Enter Interpreter's Business or

Part 8. Interpreter's Contact Information, Certification, and Signature. Interpreter's Full Name. 1. Enter Interpreter's Given Name (First

Part 8. Interpreter's Contact Information, Certification, and Signature. Interpreter's Full Name. 1. Enter Interpreter's Family Name (Last

Part 8. Interpreter's Contact Information, Certification, and Signature. Interpreter's Contact Information. 3. Enter Interpreter's Daytime

Part 8. Interpreter's Contact Information, Certification, and Signature. Interpreter's Contact Information. 5. Enter Interpreter's Email

Part 8. Interpreter's Contact Information, Certification, and Signature. Interpreter's Contact Information. 4. Enter Interpreter's Mobile

Part 8. Interpreter's Contact Information, Certification, and Signature. Interpreter's Certification and Signature. 6. Enter Date of

Part 8. Interpreter's Contact Information, Certification, and Signature. Interpreter's Certification and Signature. I certify, under

Part 9. Contact Information, Declaration, and Signature of the Person Preparing this Petition, if Other Than the Petitioner or Authorized

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Part 9. Contact Information, Declaration, and Signature of the Person Preparing this Petition, if Other Than the Petitioner or Authorized

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Part 10. Additional Information. 3. A. Enter Page Number.

Part 10. Additional Information. 3. B. Enter Part Number.

Part 10. Additional Information. 3. C. Enter Item Number.

Part 10. Additional Information. 3. D. Enter Additional Information.

Part 10. Additional Information. 5. A. Enter Page Number.

Part 10. Additional Information. 5. B. Enter Part Number.

Part 10. Additional Information. 5. C. Enter Item Number.

Part 10. Additional Information. 6. A. Enter Page Number.

Part 10. Additional Information. 6. B. Enter Part Number.

Part 10. Additional Information. 6. C. Enter Item Number.

Part 10. Additional Information. 6. D. Enter Additional Information.

Part 10. Additional Information. 5. D. Enter Additional Information.

Part 10. Additional Information. 4. A. Enter Page Number.

Part 10. Additional Information. 4. B. Enter Part Number.

Part 10. Additional Information. 4. C. Enter Item Number.

Part 10. Additional Information. 4. D. Enter Additional Information.

Part 10. Additional Information. 7. A. Enter Page Number.

Part 10. Additional Information. 7. B. Enter Part Number.

Part 10. Additional Information. 7. C. Enter Item Number.

Part 10. Additional Information. 7. D. Enter Additional Information.

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Frequently asked questions

How is Form I-129S different from Form I-129?

Form I-129 is the full individual petition for a nonimmigrant worker. Form I-129S is a shorter petition available only to employers that already hold an approved blanket L petition, which lets qualifying employees be processed faster, often directly at a consulate.

Where is Form I-129S submitted?

It depends on the case. Many employees take the completed form and blanket approval copy straight to the U.S. consulate at their L-1 visa interview, while some filings, including certain extensions and cases for visa-exempt nationals, go to USCIS. Follow the current instructions at uscis.gov/i-129s.

Does the employee need an individual USCIS approval first?

Not necessarily. Under the blanket program, a consular officer can grant the L classification based on the endorsed I-129S, without a separate individual I-129 approval, when the employee clearly qualifies.

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

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