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H-4 Dependents

The processing time of an H-1B petition may vary between 4-6 months depending on the current processing times for each step in the petition process. Please consult with OISS before determining an employment start date.

Procedure

 

The Prevailing Wage Request

Posting of the Notice of the Filing of the Labor Condition Application (LCA)

The Labor Condition Application

The I-129 Petition*

Processing Time

 

Filed with the US Dept. of Labor’s NPWHC
- Varies between 1-2 months -

Post for 10 consecutive business days or varies based on return time from the bargaining representative

Filed online with the US Dept. of Labor
- 5-7 business days for certification

Filed with the USCIS Service Center
- Varies between 3-4 months* -
*depending on the designed USCIS Service Center
  • The I-129 petition filed with the premium processing fee of $1,225.00 is processed within 15 calendar days of when the fee is received.
  • The premium processing fee can be filed later as an upgrade to a pending I-129 petition request.