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Last updated: April 4, 2024.
By Asel Williams, Esq. · Columbia Law School · Licensed immigration attorney
- The filing address for Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker, varies depending on the:
- Employer’s primary office location in the U.S.
- Classification for which you are filing
- Whether Premium Processing is requested
- USCIS may update filing addresses, so it’s essential to use the latest information available at the time of your filing
- In Form I-129 applications, the U.S. employer is known as “Petitioner”
- Foreign employee being sponsored for a visa is known as “Beneficiary”
H-1B and H-1B3 Cap-Subject (Regular Cap and Advanced Degree Exemption), H-1B Cap-Exempt Entities, H-1B Guam, H-1B Conrad/IGA, H-1B1, and H-1B2 Petitions
| I-129 Classification | Description | I-129 Filing Address |
| H-1B and H-1B3 regular cap subject petitions | H-1B and H-1B3 petitions requesting to be counted towards the regular H-1B cap of 65,000. These petitions are accepted at:
If selected to file, please refer to your registration selection notice to determine the appropriate service center at which to file your petition. Then, use the address to the right that corresponds to the center and your chosen method of filing. You must file your petition at the service center indicated on your selection notice, or your petition will be rejected. Learn more: H-1B Visas | California Service Center If mailing via USPS: USCIS California Service Center If mailing via FedEx, UPS, and DHL: USCIS California Service Center If Premium Processing is requested: I-129/I-907 Premium Processing If mailing via USPS: Premium Processing Service If mailing via FedEx, UPS, and DHL: Premium Processing Service Nebraska Service Center (including I-129/I-907 Premium Processing) If mailing via USPS: USCIS Nebraska Service Center If mailing via FedEx, UPS, and DHL: USCIS Nebraska Service Center Texas Service Center If mailing via USPS: USCIS Texas Service Center If mailing via FedEx, UPS, and DHL: USCIS Texas Service Center If Premium Processing is requested: I-129/I-907 Premium Processing: USCIS Texas Service Center Vermont Service Center If mailing via USPS, FedEx, UPS, and DHL: USCIS Vermont Service Center If Premium Processing is requested: I-129/I-907 Premium Processing Premium Processing Service |
| H-1B and H-1B3 advanced degree exemption petitions (master’s cap) | H-1B and H-1B3 petitions requesting to be counted towards the H-1B advanced degree exemption of 20,000. These petitions are accepted at:
If selected to file, please refer to your registration selection notice to determine the appropriate service center at which to file your petition. Then, use the address to the right that corresponds to the center and your chosen method of filing. You must file your petition at the service center indicated on your selection notice, or your petition will be rejected. | California Service Center If mailing via USPS: USCIS California Service Center If mailing via FedEx, UPS, and DHL: USCIS California Service Center If Premium Processing is requested: I-129/I-907 Premium Processing USPS: Premium Processing Service FedEx, UPS, and DHL deliveries: Premium Processing Service Nebraska Service Center (including I-129/I-907 Premium Processing) USPS: FedEx, UPS, and DHL deliveries: USCIS Nebraska Service Center Texas Service Center USPS: FedEx, UPS, and DHL deliveries: USCIS TSC I-129/I-907 Premium Processing: Vermont Service Center USPS, FedEx, UPS, and DHL deliveries: USCIS Vermont Service Center I-129/I-907 Premium Processing Premium Processing Service |
| H-1B petitions for cap-exempt petitioners or entities | H-1B petitions that are exempt from the cap because the employer is cap exempt or because the beneficiary will be employed at a qualifying cap exempt institution, entity or organization. All H-1B petitions filed by cap-exempt petitioners, including extensions with the same employer and no change in job duties, must be filed with the CSC (California Service Center). | USPS: USCIS California Service Center FedEx, UPS, and DHL deliveries: USCIS California Service Center I-129/I-907 Premium Processing USPS: Premium Processing Service FedEx, UPS, and DHL deliveries: Premium Processing Service |
| H-1B Guam petitions | H-1B petitions where the employer is located in Guam or the beneficiary will be performing services in Guam. These petitions must be filed with the CSC (California Service Center). | USPS: USCIS California Service Center FedEx, UPS, and DHL deliveries: USCIS California Service Center I-129/I-907 Premium Processing USPS: Premium Processing Service USCIS California Service Center FedEx, UPS, and DHL deliveries: Premium Processing Service |
| H-1B petitions that are cap-exempt based on a Conrad/IGA waiver under INA Section 214(l) | Petitions filed on behalf of cap-exempt beneficiaries based on a Conrad/IGA waiver under INA Section 214(l). All H-1B petitions filed on behalf of cap-exempt beneficiaries based on a Conrad/Interested Government Agency (IGA) waiver, including extensions with the same employer and no change in job duties, must be filed with the CSC (California Service Center). | USPS: USCIS California Service Center FedEx, UPS, and DHL deliveries: USCIS California Service Center I-129/I-907 Premium Processing USPS: Premium Processing Service FedEx, UPS, and DHL deliveries: Premium Processing Service |
| H-1B1 free trade petitions (noncitizens from Chile and Singapore). H-1B1 classification is ineligible for premium processing service. | All H-1B1 petitions eligible for filing with USCIS. Note that USCIS does not accept H-1B1 petitions requesting consular processing. These petitions must be filed with the VSC (Vermont Service Center). | USPS, FedEx, UPS, and DHL deliveries: USCIS Vermont Service Center |
| H-1B2 petitions | H-1B petitions filed for noncitizens coming to the U.S. to perform services of an exceptional nature relating to a cooperative research and development project administered by the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD). These petitions are accepted at the CSC (California Service Center) and VSC (Vermont Service Center). Please refer to the service center charts below to determine which service center you must use. | California Service Center USPS: USCIS California Service Center FedEx, UPS, and DHL deliveries: USCIS California Service Center I-129/I-907 Premium Processing USPS: Premium Processing Service FedEx, UPS, and DHL deliveries: Premium Processing Service USCIS California Service Center Vermont Service Center USPS, FedEx, UPS, and DHL deliveries: USCIS Vermont Service Center I-129/I-907 Premium Processing Premium Processing Service |
California Service Center Filings
For H-1B2 petitions, file Form I-129 with the CSC (California Service Center) if the petitioner’s primary office is located in:
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Vermont Service Center Filings
For H-1B2 petitions, file Form I-129 with the VSC (Vermont Service Center) if the petitioner’s primary office is located in:
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All Other H-1B and H-1B3 Petitions (extension of stay, change of status, concurrent employment, POE/PFI/consular notification, and amended petitions)
| I-129 Classification | Description | I-129 Filing Address |
| All other H-1B and H-1B3 cap-exempt extension of stay, change of status, concurrent employment, U.S. consulate/port of entry (POE)/pre-flight inspection (PFI) notification, and amended petitions. Note: Excludes H-1B petitions for cap-exempt petitioners or entities, petitions that are cap-exempt based on a Conrad/Interested Government Agency (IGA) waiver under INA Section 214(l), or petitions where the employer is located in Guam or the beneficiary will be performing services in Guam (see the relevant sections for filing details). This also excludes all H-1B1 and H-1B2 petitions. | All other H-1B and H-1B3 petitions including H 1B and H-1B3 extensions, concurrent employment and amendments, and petitions from the same employer without change. This includes:
This excludes petitions filed by cap-exempt petitioners or for cap-exempt entities, petitions that are cap-exempt based on a Conrad/IGA waiver, or petitions where the employer is located in Guam or the beneficiary will be performing services in Guam. This also excludes all H-1B1 and H-1B2 petitions. These petitions are accepted at the CSC (California Service Center), NSC (Nebraska Service Center), TSC (Texas Service Center), and VSC (Vermont Service Center). Please refer to the service center charts below to determine which service center you must use. | California Service Center USPS: USCIS California Service Center FedEx, UPS, and DHL deliveries: USCIS California Service Center I-129/I-907 Premium Processing USPS: Premium Processing Service FedEx, UPS, and DHL deliveries: Premium Processing Service Vermont Service Center USPS, FedEx, UPS, and DHL deliveries: USCIS Vermont Service Center I-129/I-907 Premium Processing Premium Processing Service USCIS Vermont Service Center Nebraska Service Center USPS: USCIS Nebraska Service Center FedEx, UPS, and DHL deliveries: USCIS Nebraska Service Center I-129/I-907 Premium Processing: USCIS Nebraska Service Center Texas Service Center USPS: USCIS Texas Service Center FedEx, UPS, and DHL: USCIS Texas Service Center I-129/I-907 Premium Processing USPS: Premium Processing Service USCIS Texas Service Center Premium Processing Service USCIS Texas Service Center |
California Service Center (CSC) Filings
File Form I-129 with the CSC if the petitioner’s primary office is located in:
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Vermont Service Center (VSC) Filings
File Form I-129 with the VSC if the petitioner’s primary office is located in:
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Texas Service Center (TSC) Filings
File Form I-129 with the TSC if the petitioner’s primary office is located in:
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Nebraska Service Center (NSC) Filings
File Form I-129 with the NSC if the petitioner’s primary office is located in:
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H-2 and H-3 Applications (H-2A, H-2B, H-3)
| I-129 Classification | Description | I-129 Filing Address |
| H-2A petitions | H-2A petitions where the beneficiary will be employed as a temporary agricultural worker. | USPS: USCIS Texas Service Center FedEx, UPS, and DHL deliveries: USCIS Texas Service Center |
| H-2B petitions (not including H-2B Guam petitions) | H-2B petitions where the beneficiary will be employed as a temporary non-agricultural worker. | USPS: USCIS Texas Service Center FedEx, UPS, and DHL deliveries: USCIS Texas Service Center I-129/I-907 Premium Processing (Filed Together or Separately) USPS: USCIS Texas Service Center FedEx, UPS, and DHL deliveries: USCIS Texas Service Center |
| H-2B Guam petitions | H-2B petitions where the beneficiary will be performing labor or services in Guam. | USPS: USCIS Texas Service Center FedEx, UPS, and DHL deliveries: USCIS Texas Service Center I-129/I-907 Premium Processing (Filed Together or Separately) USPS: USCIS Texas Service Center FedEx, UPS, and DHL deliveries: USCIS Texas Service Center |
| H-3 petitions | H-3 petitions filed by employers for beneficiaries who are trainees or special education exchange visitors. | USPS: USCIS Texas Service Center FedEx, UPS, and DHL deliveries: USCIS Texas Service Center I-129/I-907 Premium Processing (Filed Together or Separately) USPS: USCIS Texas Service Center FedEx, UPS, and DHL deliveries: USCIS Texas Service Center |
L Petitions (L-1A, L-1B, LZ)
| I-129 Classification | Description | I-129 Filing Location |
| L petitions | Includes petitions filed for L-1A, L-1B, and LZ (Blanket L-1). NOTE: Canadian citizens, who are exempt from the L-1 visa requirement, may present the completed Form I-129 and supporting documentation to a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer at certain ports-of-entry on the United States-Canada land border or at a United States pre-clearance/pre-flight inspection station in Canada, in connection with an application for admission to the United States in L-1 status. | Texas Service Center USPS: USCIS Texas Service Center FedEx, UPS, and DHL deliveries: USCIS Texas Service Center I-129/I-907 Premium Processing (Filed Together or Separately) USPS: USCIS Texas Service Center FedEx, UPS, and DHL deliveries: USCIS Texas Service Center |
O Petitions (O-1A, O-1B, O-2)
| I-129 Classification | Description | I-129 Filing Address |
| O petitions | Includes petitions filed for O-1A, O-1B, and O-2. You may pay with a credit card (Form G-1450). | USPS: USCIS Texas Service Center FedEx, UPS, and DHL deliveries: USCIS Texas Service Center I-129/I-907 Premium Processing (Filed Together or Separately) USPS: USCIS Texas Service Center FedEx, UPS, and DHL deliveries: USCIS Texas Service Center |
TN Free Trade Petitions (TN-1, TN-2)
| I-129 Classification | Description | I-129 Filing Address |
| TN free trade petitions (citizens of Canada and Mexico) | TN-1 and TN-2 petitions requesting an extension of stay or change of status, or a TN-1 application filed on behalf of a Canadian citizen who is outside of the United States. These applications are only accepted at the TSC (Texas Service Center). Note: that if you are a citizen of Mexico located outside of the United States seeking TN status you should not use this form, but instead must apply for a TN visa at a U.S. embassy or consulate. Learn more: TN Visa for Canadian and Mexican Professional Workers | USPS USCIS Texas Service Center FedEx, UPS, and DHL deliveries: USCIS Texas Service Center I-129/I-907 Premium Processing Service (Filed Together or Separately) USPS USCIS Texas Service Center FedEx, UPS, and DHL deliveries: USCIS Texas Service Center |
E Applications (E-1, E-2, E-3)
| I-129 Classification | Description | I-129 Filing Address |
| E-1 applications | E-1 applications filed by an employer requesting an extension of stay or change of status. | USPS: USCIS Texas Service Center FedEx, UPS, and DHL deliveries: USCIS Texas Service Center I-129/I-907 Premium Processing (Filed Together or Separately) USPS: USCIS Texas Service Center FedEx, UPS, and DHL deliveries: USCIS Texas Service Center |
| E-2 applications | E-2 applications filed by an employer requesting an extension of stay or change of status. | USPS: USCIS Texas Service Center FedEx, UPS, and DHL deliveries: USCIS Texas Service Center I-129/I-907 Premium Processing (Filed Together or Separately) USPS: USCIS Texas Service Center FedEx, UPS, and DHL deliveries: USCIS Texas Service Center |
| E-3 applications | E-3 applications filed by an employer seeking an extension of stay or change of status on behalf of its workers. | USPS: USCIS Texas Service Center FedEx, UPS, and DHL deliveries: USCIS Texas Service Center I-129/I-907 Premium Processing (Filed Together or Separately) USPS: USCIS Texas Service Center FedEx, UPS, and DHL deliveries: USCIS Texas Service Center |
P Petitions (P-1, P-1A, P-1B, P-1S, P-2, P-2S, P-3, P-3S)
| I-129 Classification | Description | I-129 Filing Address |
| P-1A or P-1S major league sports organization petitions Currently USCIS considers only the NHL, MLB, NFL, NBA and MLS to be major league sports for the purpose of filing jurisdiction. | You may pay with a credit card (Form G-1450). | USPS: USCIS Texas Service Center FedEx, UPS, and DHL deliveries: USCIS Texas Service Center I-129/I-907 Premium Processing (Filed Together or Separately) USPS: USCIS Texas Service Center FedEx, UPS, and DHL deliveries: USCIS Texas Service Center |
| All other P petitions | Includes petitions filed for P-1A athlete or athletic group other than major league sports, P-1B, P-1S, P-2, P-2S, P-3 and P-3S. You may pay with a credit card (Form G-1450). | USPS: USCIS Texas Service Center FedEx, UPS, and DHL deliveries: USCIS Texas Service Center I-129/I-907 Premium Processing USPS: USCIS Texas Service Center FedEx, UPS, and DHL deliveries: USCIS Texas Service Center |
Q-1 Petitions
| I-129 Classification | Description | I-129 Filing Address |
| Q-1 petitions | Q-1 petitions filed by an employer for a beneficiary who will participate in an international cultural exchange program. | USPS: USCIS Texas Service Center FedEx, UPS, and DHL deliveries: USCIS Texas Service Center I-129/I-907 Premium Processing (Filed Together or Separately) USPS: USCIS Texas Service Center FedEx, UPS, and DHL deliveries: USCIS Texas Service Center |
R-1 Petitions
| I-129 Classification | Description | I-129 Filing Address |
| R-1 petitions | R-1 petitions filed by an employer for a beneficiary who will be employed as a minister or in a religious occupation or vocation. | USPS: USCIS Texas Service Center FedEx, UPS, and DHL deliveries: USCIS Texas Service Center I-129/I-907 Premium Processing (Filed Together or Separately) USPS: USCIS Texas Service Center FedEx, UPS, and DHL deliveries: USCIS Texas Service Center |
CNMI Petitions
| I-129 Classification | Description | I-129 Filing Address |
| All CNMI petitions | Petitions filed for any classification included on the Form I-129 for employment in the CNMI. | U.S. Postal Service (USPS): USCIS Texas Service Center FedEx, UPS, and DHL deliveries: USCIS Texas Service Center I-129/I-907 Premium Processing U.S. Postal Service (USPS): USCIS Texas Service Center FedEx, UPS, and DHL deliveries: USCIS Texas Service Center |
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Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker
