Form I-129 Filing Fee: $510–$1,385 by Classification

Form I-129 — Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker

An employer's petition to hire a foreign worker temporarily in a nonimmigrant classification (H-1B, L-1, O-1, TN, and others).

How much is the Form I-129 filing fee?

The USCIS filing fee for Form I-129 is $510–$1,385 depending on the visa classification. Filing through a USCIS online account saves $50, but only on the classifications the fee schedule prices separately: H-1B / H-1B1 (regular petitioner) ($730 online vs $780 paper) and E-1 / E-2 / TN ($965 online vs $1,015 paper). E-3, H-3, P, Q, O, L, R are listed at a single fee with no online/paper split. This is the USCIS filing fee only: it does not include attorney fees, premium processing, or fees collected by the Department of State.

Which edition of Form I-129 is current?

The current edition of Form I-129 is dated 02/27/26. The edition date is printed at the bottom of every page, and every page you file must come from that same edition — USCIS rejects filings made on a superseded edition. Download a fresh copy from uscis.gov right before you file and check the date again.

Two different dates — don't mix them up. 02/27/26 is Form I-129's own edition date, printed on the form. 05/29/26 is the edition of USCIS Form G-1055, the fee schedule the amounts above come from. They are two separate documents that change on separate timetables; only the 02/27/26 date is what USCIS checks on your form.

Who files Form I-129?

U.S. employers sponsoring a temporary foreign worker.

Most common I-129 mistakes that cause rejections

USCIS rejects or issues a Request for Evidence on filings every day for small, fixable errors. For I-129, the ones we see most often are:

• Using the wrong classification supplement for the visa type.
• Labor Condition Application (LCA) problems for H-1B petitions.
• Missing the authorized employer signature.
• Fee errors — omitting the Asylum Program Fee or classification-specific fees.

How to file Form I-129 without getting rejected

• Use the current edition. USCIS rejects outdated editions — check the date printed at the bottom of the form (it should read 02/27/26) against uscis.gov.
• Answer every field. Write “N/A” or “None” instead of leaving anything blank — blanks are a leading rejection cause.
• Be consistent. Your name, A-Number, and dates must match exactly across every form and supporting document.
• Sign and date by hand. Only a handwritten ink signature — or a scan, photocopy, or fax of one — is valid on a paper I-129. A typed name, a cursive or script font, a stamp, or e-signature software output (such as DocuSign) is not. Electronic signatures count only when captured through a USCIS online account during online filing. Under the DHS signature rule effective 07/10/2026, an invalid signature on a paper filing can be denied — USCIS keeps the filing fee and there is no opportunity to cure — not merely rejected.
• Translate foreign documents. Include a complete certified English translation of anything not in English.
• Pay the exact fee. Use the fee calculator and confirm on uscis.gov — the wrong amount gets the package returned.

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Form I-129 — frequently asked questions

How much is the Form I-129 filing fee?

The USCIS filing fee for I-129 depends on the visa classification: H-1B / H-1B1 (regular petitioner) $730 online / $780 paper; E-1 / E-2 / TN $965 online / $1,015 paper; E-3, H-3, P, Q $1,015; O $1,055; L $1,385; R $510. Small employers and nonprofits pay reduced base fees. Most petitioners also owe an Asylum Program Fee on top of the base fee: $600 regular, $300 small employer, $0 nonprofit. These are the figures on the current G-1055 schedule (edition 05/29/26). Always confirm at the official USCIS fee calculator before filing.

Can I file Form I-129 online?

Filing through a USCIS online account saves $50, but only on the classifications the fee schedule prices separately: H-1B / H-1B1 (regular petitioner) ($730 online vs $780 paper) and E-1 / E-2 / TN ($965 online vs $1,015 paper). E-3, H-3, P, Q, O, L, R are listed at a single fee with no online/paper split. USCIS changes which forms and categories it accepts online, so check uscis.gov for the current filing options for your situation before you file.

Which edition of Form I-129 is current?

The current edition of Form I-129 is dated 02/27/26, printed at the bottom of every page. Every page you file must come from that same edition — USCIS rejects filings made on a superseded edition. Note that this is the form's own edition date and is different from the 05/29/26 edition of USCIS Form G-1055, the fee schedule the fees on this page come from.

What happens if my I-129 is rejected?

USCIS returns rejected forms without processing them, and filing fees are generally non-refundable — so you lose time and may have to pay again. Most rejections come from small, avoidable errors, which is why a pre-filing review is worth it.