Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker
Employers file to bring foreign workers in nonimmigrant status (H-1B, L-1, O-1, TN, and others).
Filing fee
$730
Typical processing
3–7 mo
As of 2026-06-12
Category
employment
USCIS Service Center varies by visa classification
Processing time
Typical range: 3–7 months
Estimate based on USCIS data reviewed 2026-06-12. USCIS processing times change monthly and vary by service center and case specifics. Always check the live USCIS processing-times tool at egov.uscis.gov/processing-times for the current range for your specific case type and service center.
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Filing fee
Filing fee: $730
Source: USCIS Form G-1055 (effective April 1, 2024); uscis.gov/i-129
Fees and form details last reviewed June 2026 against the USCIS fee schedule (Form G-1055, effective April 1, 2024). Always confirm the current fee at uscis.gov before filing.
Premium processing: Premium processing available for many I-129 visa types.
Where to file
USCIS Service Center varies by visa classification
Always confirm the current filing location and instructions at uscis.gov — official I-129 page .
Common questions
- What is Form I-129?
- Employers file to bring foreign workers in nonimmigrant status (H-1B, L-1, O-1, TN, and others).
- How much does it cost to file Form I-129?
- The USCIS filing fee for Form I-129 is $730, from the fee schedule effective April 1, 2024. Always confirm the current fee at uscis.gov before paying.
- How long does I-129 take?
- USCIS reports a typical processing range of 3–7 months for Form I-129 as of 2026-06-12. Processing times change monthly — always check egov.uscis.gov/processing-times for the current range.