Can you file I-129 form online?
Can you file I-129 form online?
NOTE: You may file Form I-129 electronically. Go to our Internet website at www.uscis.gov and follow the detailed instructions on e-filing. Read these instructions carefully to properly complete this form. If you need more space to complete an answer, use a separate sheet of paper.
What is form Form I-129?
The Purpose of Form I-129 This form is used by an employer to petition U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) for an alien beneficiary to come temporarily to the United States as a nonimmigrant to perform services or labor, or to receive training.
How much does Form I-129 cost?
$460
$460. You may pay the fee with a money order, personal check, or cashier’s check. You may also pay by credit 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.
How long does it take to get I-129 approved?
Once an employer has gone through the various preliminary steps and then filed an H-1B case petition (on Form I-129), the processing is in the hands of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Some applicants have been known to receive approval in as few as 30 days, others wait much longer.
How do I pay I-129F fee?
You may pay the fee with a money order, personal check, or cashier’s check. When filing at a USCIS lockbox, you may also pay by credit card using Form G-1450, Authorization for Credit Card Transactions. If you pay by check, you must make your check payable to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
Where do I send my i-129F application?
Note: Form I-129F cannot be filed at a U.S. Embassy, Consulate, or USCIS office abroad. After USCIS approves the petition, it is sent to the National Visa Center (NVC). The NVC will give you a case number and send your petition to the U.S. Embassy or Consulate where your fiancé(e) lives.
Is I-129 required for H-1B stamping?
Required Documents for H-1B Dependents The original Form I-129 of the H-1B applicant. Photocopy of a valid visa of the principal applicant, if applying separately. An original marriage certificate, joint bank accounts, complete wedding photo album, or any other document that can prove the marriage.
What documents are needed for I-129F?
A copy of your naturalization certificate or certificate of citizenship issued by USCIS or the former INS. A copy of Form FS-240, Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA), issued by a U.S. embassy or U.S. consulate. A copy of your valid, unexpired U.S. passport issued with a validity period of at least five years.
How long does USCIS take to process I-129F?
K-1 Visa Timeline
| Stage of the Process | Average Months |
|---|---|
| Form I-129F (“Petition for Alien Fiancé”) Approval | 8 |
| I-129F Approved to U.S. Embassy Packet of Instructions* Received | 8.5 |
| U.S. Embassy Packet of Instructions to Interview Date | 2 |
| Interview Date to Receive Approved K1 Visa | 2 weeks |
Who fills out Form I-129?
Form I-129, entitled Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker, is a document that is submitted by a U.S. employer who wishes to sponsor a foreign national for temporary employment in the United States. The form is issued by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
Can you work while I-129 is pending?
Once you have been issued parole and your EAD is granted, you may continue to work in your current position until a decision is made on your petition. You may only work for the employer filing the Form I-129 on your behalf, until that petition is adjudicated by USCIS.