Instructions for USCIS Form I-129S Nonimmigrant Petition Based on Blanket L Petition

USCIS Form I-129S Nonimmigrant Petition Based on Blanket L Petition

This document contains official instructions for USCIS Form I-129S , Nonimmigrant Petition Based on Blanket L Petition - a form released and collected by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security - Citizenship and Immigration Services. An up-to-date fillable USCIS Form I-129S is available for download through this link.

FAQ

Q: What is USCIS Form I-129S?A: USCIS Form I-129S is a nonimmigrant petition based on a Blanket L petition.

Q: What is a Blanket L petition?A: A Blanket L petition is a petition filed by an employer to allow multiple employees to enter the United States temporarily as intra-company transferees.

Q: Who should file Form I-129S?A: Form I-129S should be filed by an employer who has been approved for a Blanket L petition and wants to bring in a specific employee as an intra-company transferee.

Q: What information is required on Form I-129S?A: Form I-129S requires information about the employer, the beneficiary employee, the proposed employment, and the approved Blanket L petition.

Q: What happens after Form I-129S is filed?A: After Form I-129S is filed, USCIS will review the petition and make a decision. If approved, the beneficiary employee can proceed with the visa application.

Q: Can the beneficiary employee work for a different employer if approved for a Blanket L visa?A: No, the beneficiary employee can only work for the employer who filed the Blanket L petition.

Q: Is Form I-129S only for temporary employment in the United States?A: Yes, Form I-129S is specifically for temporary employment as an intra-company transferee.