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Form I-129 Petition for Nonimmigrant Worker

Petition filed by a U.S. employer to sponsor a foreign worker for a temporary (nonimmigrant) work visa such as H-1B, L-1, O-1, or TN.

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Instructions

Select the appropriate visa classification. For H-1B: include a certified Labor Condition Application (LCA) from DOL, evidence the position qualifies as a specialty occupation, and evidence the beneficiary holds at least a bachelor's degree. For L-1: demonstrate the qualifying relationship between U.S. and foreign entities. Filing fee is $460 plus $500 fraud prevention fee and potential additional fees. Premium processing ($2,805) provides a 15-business-day decision.