Who fills out Form I-129?

Who May File Form I-129? General. A U.S. employer may file this form and applicable supplements to classify an alien in any nonimmigrant classification listed in Part 1. or Part 2.

What is evidence of approved I-129?

When USCIS approves an I-129 petition, it will issue an approval notice (Form 797, Notice of Action). This notice contains important information, including the duration of the foreign worker’s newly authorized status in the United States.

What is USCIS request for initial evidence?

An RFE, as the name suggests, is simply a request for more documentation. It means that the USCIS officer reviewing your application needs more information before he or she can make a decision. If your RFE requests more than one document, you have to send everything together in one response packet.

What documents do you need for H1B filing?

Documents Required for H-1B Stamping

• Appointment schedule letter.
• DS-160 barcode confirmation.
• Original H-1B visa approval notice (Form I-797)
• Letter for the H-1B visa application provided by your employer.
• Petition for nonimmigrant workers, Form I-129.
• Payment stubs for at least the last three months.

What happens after Form I-129 is approved?

If USCIS approves the Form I-129F, the approval means that USCIS recognizes there is an intended marriage. USCIS will notify the petitioner and send the approved petition to the Department of State’s National Visa Center (NVC).

How long does form I-129 take to process?

The processing time for Form I-129F can take anywhere from one to three years. Boundless + RapidVisa can help you get started on your adjustment of status application right away!

Does USCIS need original documents?

Applications and Petitions must be submitted in the original. USCIS requires documentation to prove the existence of relationships and facts in support of petitions and applications.

Is marriage certificate required for H1B visa?

The documents needed during the US Dependent Visa interview are: Evidence of marriage that includes Wedding invitation card, Wedding albums, Original Marriage certificate. Copy of the Passport/s including those that have expired. Documents of primary H-1B spouse.

What is LCA certification in H1B?

LCA stands for Labor Condition Application. LCA is a mandatory document that the H1B Sponsor / Employer need to file with US Department of Labor(DOL) before they file the H1B petition with USCIS for any non-immigrant worker.

Can you file I-129 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.

When do I need to present documentation for the I-129 application?

The beneficiary should present this documentation to U.S. Customs and Border Protection when seeking entry or re-entry into the United States in the approved Form I-129 employment classification.

How do I obtain a Labor Condition Application (LCA)?

In order to obtain a Labor Condition Application, your employer will need to make 4 attestations in an effort to protect anyone who is already working for the employer. These LCA attestations are as follows:

How do I file an LCA with OFLC?

An employer must petition the Administrator of OFLC for prior special permission to file an LCA by mail on the Form ETA-9035. LCAs are reviewed by the Department within seven (7) working days for completeness and obvious errors or inaccuracies.

When does the new I-129 Petition for a nonimmigrant worker come into effect?

I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker. On Aug. 14, 2019, DHS published a final rule on the public charge ground of inadmissibility (see section 212(a)(4) of the Immigration and Nationality Act). The final rule becomes effective Oct. 15, 2019.