Changes to filing address for certain H-1B petitions

USCIS announced that on September 1, 2019, the direct filing addresses for certain Forms I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker has changed. Starting October 1, 2019, USCIS may reject Forms I-129 filed at the wrong service center. The changes apply to the following cap-exempt H-1B petitions (those counted against the Cap):

• Continuing previously approved employment from the same employer;

• Changing previously approved employment;

• New concurrent employment;

• Changing an employer;

• Changing status to H-1B;

• Notifying a U.S. consulate, port of entry, or pre-flight inspection; or

• Amending a petition.

 This excludes petitions:

• Filed by cap-exempt petitioners or for cap-exempt entities;

• That are cap-exempt based on a Conrad/Interested Government Agency waiver.

Please see the Direct Filing Addresses for Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker page to determine where to file Forms I-129.