Quick answer
What is USCIS Form I-929 used for?
Use this form to request immigration benefits on behalf of a family member who never held U nonimmigrant status.
I-929 is for a qualifying relative of a U-1 nonimmigrant
Form I-929 lets a U-1 nonimmigrant request immigration classification for a qualifying family member in the circumstances covered by the statute and instructions. It is not the principal U-visa petition and does not replace Form I-918 or the adjustment filing of the U-1 principal. The qualifying relationship and the principal’s status and case history must be established clearly.
Build a relationship timeline with civil documents and translations, identify the principal U-1 record, and address the family member’s identity, location, immigration history, and admissibility issues. Do not assume every relative qualifies or that approval automatically completes consular processing or adjustment. Coordinate I-929 with the principal’s milestones and the separate steps the qualifying family member must take after approval.
What to prepare before filling I-929
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Confirm that Form I-929, Petition for Qualifying Family Member of a U-1 Nonimmigrant, matches the specific benefit, request, verification, or record you need.
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Download the current Form I-929 and its separate instructions from USCIS, then compare the edition date before typing any answers.
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For Form I-929, collect the identity records, receipt or account numbers, dates, addresses, and prior immigration documents that support your answers.
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For the relationship questions in Form I-929, build a timeline and gather the civil records, translations, and custody or adoption evidence that applies.
Current official filing details
The details below are condensed from the USCIS page reviewed on 2026-07-26. Follow the official page and instructions if they differ from this snapshot.
Edition date
01/20/25. You can find the edition date at the bottom of the page on the form and instructions.
Where to file
U.S. Postal Service, FedEx, UPS, and DHL deliveries: USCIS ATTN: I-929 3 Intake Way Minneapolis, MN 55438-1455
Filing fee
You can find the filing fee for Form I-929 by visiting our Fee Schedule page.
Initial evidence
Did you provide the following? Evidence of your lawful permanent resident status, evidence that you have a pending Form I-485 based on your status as a U-1 nonimmigrant, or evidence that you are concurrently filing Form I-485 based on your status as a U-1 nonimmigrant; Evidence of your relationship to the alien beneficiary; Evidence of extreme hardship to you or your alien relative if they are not allowed to remain in or enter the United States; and Evidence to establish that we should exercise discretion in favor of your alien relative.
Official I-929 downloads and filing links
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What is Form I-929 used for?
Use this form to request immigration benefits on behalf of a family member who never held U nonimmigrant status.
How much does Form I-929 cost?
You can find the filing fee for Form I-929 by visiting our Fee Schedule page.
Can I file Form I-929 online?
The USCIS all-forms directory does not list a general online filing option for this form. Follow the official page for the required filing method.
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Source: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Independent guide by Clerks AI; not affiliated with USCIS and not legal advice.
Last researched 2026-07-26. Recheck the official page before filing.