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I-929
Petition for Qualifying Family Member of a U-1 Nonimmigrant
- Agency
- USCIS
- Revision
- Edition 01/20/25
- Fillable fields
- 313
- Pages
- 7
- Official source
- USCIS form page
- Checked
- October 20, 2026
Form I-929: Petition for Qualifying Family Member of a U-1 Nonimmigrant
Form I-929, Petition for Qualifying Family Member of a U-1 Nonimmigrant, is the form USCIS uses to request immigration benefits on behalf of a family member who never held U nonimmigrant status. The petitioner is a person who became a lawful permanent resident, or has a pending Form I-485, based on U-1 nonimmigrant status (victim of criminal activity).
The instructions say the petitioner shows four things: the permanent residence or pending Form I-485 based on U-1 status, that the relative is eligible based on the relationship, that the petitioner or the relative would suffer extreme hardship if the relative is not allowed to remain in or enter the United States, and that discretion should be exercised in the relative's favor.
The instructions also say a separate petition is filed for each eligible relative, and that Form I-929 cannot be approved for the relative until the petitioner's Form I-485 based on U-1 status is approved.
What's on Form I-929
Part 1: Information about you
Name, current address and a safe mailing address, date of birth, A-Number, country of birth, Social Security number, citizenship, other names, marriages, and whether you are a permanent resident (with the date) or have a pending Form I-485 (with the receipt number).
Part 2: Information about your alien relative
The same personal, address and marriage details for the relative, plus date, place and class of admission and date authorized to stay if the relative is in the United States.
Part 3: The relative's children
Rows for each child of the relative with name, birth date and place, relationship type, address, A-Number and parents' names, then the relative's name and address in the language of the country where they live.
Part 4: Processing information
Whether the relative is now in the United States or outside it, the U.S. Embassy or consulate where they will apply for a visa, and whether they have ever been in deportation or removal proceedings.
Parts 5 and 6: Signature and preparer
The petitioner's certification under penalty of perjury and signature, and the preparer's declaration, signature, firm and contact details if someone else prepared the petition.
How to fill out Form I-929
- 1
Use the current edition and write clearly
Type or print in black ink. The USCIS page says a printed copy keeps the edition date and page numbers visible on every page, all from the same edition, or USCIS may reject it.
- 2
Answer every question
Write N/A where a question does not apply and None for a zero. For extra space, add a sheet with your name and A-Number, the page, part and item number, and sign and date it.
- 3
Choose the relationship and your status
Select one relationship box at the start, then in Part 1 check whether you are a permanent resident, with the date, or have a pending Form I-485, with its receipt number.
- 4
Complete the relative's details and children
Fill in Part 2 and list each of the relative's children in Part 3. The checklist asks for the address where the beneficiary lives now.
- 5
Gather the evidence
The instructions list proof of your status, proof of the relationship, a recently taken clear photograph of the relative, evidence of extreme hardship, and a signed statement from the relative with documents supporting discretion.
- 6
Sign Part 5
A stamped or typewritten name is not accepted, and USCIS rejects an unsigned petition. This page lets you fill the form online free, then print it for your signature.
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Where to file, evidence and fees
Where to file
The USCIS page lists one mailing address in Minneapolis, MN (ATTN: I-929) for U.S. Postal Service, FedEx, UPS and DHL deliveries. The page lists no online filing option. The instructions point to uscis.gov/i-929 for the most current filing location.
Fee
The fee is on the USCIS Fee Schedule page (Form G-1055), which can change. Check it on the day you file. The instructions describe filing with the fee or a fee waiver.
Proof of your status
A permanent resident sends a copy of the front and back of the Permanent Resident Card, or the passport biographic page and admission page. With a pending Form I-485, the instructions list the Form I-918 approval notice and the Form I-485 receipt notice.
Proof of the relationship
Documents depend on the relationship, such as a marriage certificate and proof prior marriages ended for a spouse, birth certificates for children and parents, or adoption decrees and custody evidence for an adopted child.
Extreme hardship and discretion
The instructions say extreme hardship is decided case by case and list factors such as the abuse suffered, loss of access to U.S. courts, and the home country's ability to protect the applicant. Discretion evidence includes a signed statement from the relative.
Missing documents, copies and translations
If a document is not available, the instructions list a civil authority statement plus secondary evidence such as church, school or census records or affidavits. Send copies unless an original is requested, with a certified English translation of any foreign document.
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Questions about Form I-929
Who is Form I-929 for?
The instructions say it requests immigration benefits on behalf of a family member who never held U nonimmigrant status, filed by a person who became a permanent resident, or has a pending Form I-485, based on U-1 status.
Can Form I-929 be approved while my Form I-485 is pending?
No. The instructions say Form I-929 cannot be approved for the relative until the petitioner's Form I-485 based on U-1 nonimmigrant status is approved.
Can one Form I-929 cover several relatives?
No. The instructions say a separate petition is filed for each eligible relative.
Which relatives can be listed?
The instructions say a petitioner under 21 may file for a spouse, unmarried children under 21 and parents, and a petitioner over 21 may file for a spouse and unmarried children under 21.
Can Form I-929 be filed online?
The USCIS page lists only a mailing address for Form I-929, used for U.S. Postal Service, FedEx, UPS and DHL deliveries.
What is the Form I-929 filing fee?
USCIS fees change, so this page does not list one. The I-929 page points to the USCIS Fee Schedule, and the instructions point to Form G-1055.
What if a birth or marriage record is not available?
The instructions say to send a statement from the civil authority that the document is not available, plus secondary evidence such as a church, school or census record, or affidavits from two people with personal knowledge of the event.