What Form I-129 means
The employer (petitioner) files the I-129 on behalf of the employee (beneficiary), with category-specific supplements and supporting evidence.
Where it comes up
- H-1B overviewSpecialty Occupation
- L-1 overviewIntracompany Transfer
- O-1A overviewExtraordinary Ability
- TN overviewUSMCA Professional (Canada/Mexico)
- E-3 overviewAustralian Specialty Occupation
Related terms
- PetitionerThe petitioner is the person or organization that files an immigration petition, usually the U.S. employer.
- BeneficiaryThe beneficiary is the person who will receive the immigration benefit a petition requests, usually the employee.
- Form I-797 (Notice of Action)Form I-797 is the USCIS Notice of Action used for receipts, approvals, RFEs and other case updates.
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