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O-1 USCIS filing address and fee guide

Updated: Author: Alina Kanametova

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Two-page note from a DIY O-1 kit with USCIS filing addresses: where the O-1 petition package is mailed depending on the case.

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About this document

A short O-1 filing guide that explains where to mail Form I-129, what USCIS fee is needed, and how service-center jurisdiction is split between the California and Vermont Service Centers. It also notes that misfiled petitions are returned and that premium processing can reduce initial processing time to 15 calendar days.

Key points

  • Form I-129 for O-1 must be mailed to the USCIS address tied to the service-center jurisdiction.
  • Petitions sent to the wrong address are rejected and returned to the applicant.
  • The USCIS filing fee for the O-1 Form I-129 must be checked on the USCIS forms page.
  • After filing, processing goes to the California Service Center or Vermont Service Center based on the applicant's work location.
  • Premium processing is available and reduces initial I-129 processing time to 15 calendar days.
  • The text lists states and territories under California Service Center jurisdiction.
  • The text lists states and territories under Vermont Service Center jurisdiction.

What is inside

  1. USCIS address for O-1 petition
  2. Current USCIS filing fee
  3. O-1 petition processing and premium processing
  4. CSC jurisdiction states
  5. VSC jurisdiction states

When it helps

A filing-instructions page for an O-1 petition that shows the mailing-address and fee step for Form I-129. It also documents the service-center jurisdiction and premium-processing timing for the petition filing stage.

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