Petition for Nonimmigrant Worker

OMB No. 1615-0009; Expires 05/31/08
Department of Homeland Security
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

I-129, Supplemental Filing Instructions for
H-2A Petitions for Agricultural Workers

DIRECT MAIL INSTRUCTIONS FOR PERSONS
FILING FORM I-129
H-2A petitioners will continue to follow the evidentiary requirements set forth in the General Instructions. This
sheet solely modifies the instructions on where to file Form I-129 for H-2A Agricultural Workers.
The mailing address has changed for petitioners filing Form I-129, Petition for a Non-Immigrant Worker, under
H-2A Agricultural Worker categories:
1. For employers to petition for an alien to come to the United States temporarily to
perform services or labor as an H-2A nonimmigrant worker.
2. For employers to petition for an alien to request an extension of stay or change of
employment under the H-2A nonimmigrant category.
These employers must submit their Form I-129, and all supporting evidence to the California Service Center
address (whichever is applicable) listed below.
The Direct Mail address is:
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
California Service Center
ATTN: H-2A Processing Unit
P.O. Box 10140
Laguna Niguel, CA 92607-1040
Or for non-United States Postal Service (USPS) deliveries (e.g. private couriers):
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
California Service Center
ATTN: H-2A Processing Unit
24000 Avila Rd Rm 2312
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677

Form I-129 Supplement H-2A Instructions