I-129 Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker Cover Letter Template

[Petitioner’s Full Legal Name (Company Name)]
[Street Address]
[City, State, ZIP Code]
[Country]
Phone: [Company Phone Number]
Email: [Contact Email Address]

[Date]

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
[Service Center or Lockbox Name]
[USCIS Mailing Address from Instructions]

Re: Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker
Petitioner: [Petitioner’s Company Name]
Beneficiary: [Beneficiary’s Full Legal Name]
Requested Classification: [e.g., H-1B, L-1A, O-1, TN, etc.]
Receipt Number (if applicable): [Receipt Number]

Dear Sir or Madam,

1. Purpose of Filing

[Petitioner’s Company Name] respectfully submits this Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker, on behalf of [Beneficiary’s Full Legal Name].

The purpose of this filing is to request:

• Initial grant of nonimmigrant status

• Extension of stay in the same classification

• Change of status to [Requested Classification]

• Change of employer

• Amended petition (change in job duties, location, or other conditions)

• Other: [Describe]

2. Petitioner Information

[Petitioner’s Company Name] is a [Type of Entity, e.g., corporation, LLC, partnership] organized under the laws of [State/Country]. The company maintains its principal place of business at [Business Address].

Key details:

• Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN): [FEIN]

• Number of employees (approximate): [Number of Employees]

• Type of business / industry: [Business Description]

• Year established: [Year]

[Optional brief description of company’s products, services, or mission.]

3. Beneficiary Information

The beneficiary of this petition is:

• Full Legal Name: [Beneficiary’s Full Legal Name]

• Date of Birth: [Date of Birth]

• Country of Birth: [Country of Birth]

• Country of Citizenship: [Country of Citizenship]

• Current U.S. Status (if any): [e.g., F-1, H-1B, None]

• A-Number (if any): [A-Number]

• I-94 Number (if applicable): [I-94 Number]

[If the beneficiary is currently in the U.S., briefly summarize status history, including dates and classifications.]

4. Position Offered and Job Details

The petitioner seeks to employ [Beneficiary’s Name] in the position of [Job Title] at [Primary Worksite Address].

Key elements of the offered position include:

• Job Title: [Job Title]

• Department: [Department]

• Worksite Location(s): [Address(es)]

• Full-Time or Part-Time: [Full-Time/Part-Time]

• Hours per Week: [Number of Hours]

• Offered Wage: [Salary or Hourly Wage] per [Year/Hour], which meets or exceeds applicable requirements.

Summary of Job Duties:

[Provide a clear, detailed list of primary job duties, including approximate percentage of time spent on major tasks.]

• [Duty 1 with short description]

• [Duty 2 with short description]

• [Duty 3 with short description]

• [Additional duties as needed]

5. Minimum Requirements for the Position

The minimum requirements for this position are:

• Education: [Minimum degree level and field, e.g., “Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field”]

• Experience: [Years and type of experience required, if any]

• Special skills, licenses, or certifications: [List any required skills or credentials]

These requirements are normal for this position within [Petitioner’s Company Name] and consistent with industry standards.

6. Beneficiary’s Qualifications

[Beneficiary’s Name] meets or exceeds the minimum requirements for the position based on:

• Education: [Degree(s), field(s) of study, and institution(s); include dates]

• Professional experience: [Brief summary of relevant previous positions and responsibilities]

• Specialized skills or achievements: [Any notable certifications, publications, awards, or experience]

Supporting documentation, such as diplomas, transcripts, evaluations (if foreign degrees), resumes, and letters of experience, is enclosed.

7. Requested Nonimmigrant Classification and Dates

The petitioner requests that [Beneficiary’s Name] be classified as a [Requested Classification] nonimmigrant for the period from [Requested Start Date] to [Requested End Date], or for such other period as permitted by regulation.

[If applicable, include information about portability, recapture, or prior time in the same classification.]

8. Supporting Documentation Enclosed

In support of this Form I-129 petition, [Petitioner’s Company Name] is submitting the following documents (copies unless otherwise indicated):

1. Completed and signed Form I-129 and applicable supplements.

2. Filing fee checks.

3. Evidence of the petitioner’s business status (e.g., articles of incorporation, business license, annual report, tax documents).

4. Detailed position description and organizational chart (if applicable).

5. Labor Condition Application (LCA) certified by the U.S. Department of Labor (if required for the classification).

6. Beneficiary’s curriculum vitae / résumé.

7. Copies of beneficiary’s degrees, transcripts, and credential evaluations (if applicable).

8. Copies of beneficiary’s passports, visas, and I-94 records (if available).

9. Prior approval notices, if any, and related immigration documents.

10. Letters of reference or experience letters, if relevant.

11. Any additional exhibits demonstrating the nature of the position, employer, and beneficiary’s qualifications.

[Adjust or expand this list to accurately match your filing.]

9. Statement and Request

[Petitioner’s Company Name] believes that this petition satisfies all requirements for classification of [Beneficiary’s Name] as a [Requested Classification] nonimmigrant worker. The position offered is a genuine role within our business, and the beneficiary is qualified to perform the duties described.

We respectfully request that USCIS approve this Form I-129 petition and grant [Beneficiary’s Name] the requested nonimmigrant classification for the requested validity period, or for such period as permitted under applicable law and regulations.

Thank you for your time and consideration of this petition.

Sincerely,

[Name of Authorized Signatory]
[Title, e.g., HR Manager / CEO / Authorized Representative]
[Petitioner’s Company Name]

[Signature Date]