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    Form:

      I-129W, H-1B Data Collection and Filing Fee Exemption fillable form icon

    Instructions:

      Purpose of Form: This form is an addendum to Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker. It is used to collect information about the H-1B nonimmigrant worker and the H-1B petitioner (U.S. employer). It is also used to determine whether the H-1B petitioner is exempt from the additional filing fee of $1000 imposed by the American Competitiveness and Workforce Improvement Act.
      Number of Pages: 5
      Edition Date: 02/14/02. 12/18/00 also acceptable.
      Where to File: File this form with Form I-129 at the Service Center responsible for the state in which the employment or training will be performed.
      Filing Fee: See instructions to Form I-129 for this information. No additional fee is required for filing this form.

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    Last Modified 12/22/2003