Form I-929: Petition for Qualifying Family Member of a U-1 Nonimmigrant
Fill Form I-929 in the FormVeritas Form Workspace and run 94 checks written for this form. Catch blank answers, conflicting dates and missing signatures before USCIS does.
What is Form I-929?
Form I-929 is used by a U-1 nonimmigrant to petition for a qualifying family member who never held derivative U status to become a permanent resident. It allows the family member to immigrate or adjust status based on the U-1's case.
Who files it: A U-1 nonimmigrant who has applied for or received permanent residence, for a qualifying family member.
What USCIS typically asks for
- Evidence of the qualifying family relationship
- Evidence of the U-1's adjustment application or permanent resident status
- Evidence of extreme hardship if the family member is not allowed to come or remain
A plain-English summary, not legal advice. The Form I-929 instructions on uscis.gov are the official list of requirements and evidence.
What FormVeritas checks on Form I-929
When you run an audit from the Form Workspace, FormVeritas reviews the answers you entered using checks written for this form's fields.
Answers left blank 23 checks
Points out blank answers in the places its checks for this form look at.
Areas include: receipt numbers; addresses; and marriage and family details.
How entries are written 22 checks
Checks how entries are written against what each field asks for.
Areas include: names; places of birth; Social Security numbers; and addresses.
Dates 8 checks
Checks the dates entered on this form.
Areas include: dates of birth; and signatures and dates of signature.
Answers that do not fit together 16 checks
Compares related answers on this form and points out ones that do not fit together.
Areas include: names; receipt numbers; passports, visas and arrival records; addresses; marriage and family details; and signatures and dates of signature.
Check boxes and Yes/No questions 22 checks
Checks how boxes are selected in the groups of choices on this form.
Signatures 3 checks
Checks the signature lines on this form.
Before you file Form I-929
- Use the current edition (01/20/25). USCIS may reject outdated editions.
- Read the Form I-929 instructions on uscis.gov for what to include.
- Confirm the fee with the USCIS Fee Calculator and Form G-1055.
- Answer every question that applies to you, including each Yes/No question.
- Sign and date every required signature line.
- Run a FormVeritas audit and fix everything it flags.
What these checks don't do
They don't check that every question that applies to you is answered, whether your answers are true, or whether you're eligible for what you're asking for. A report with no findings does not mean USCIS will accept or approve your filing.
Not legal advice. For eligibility questions, talk to a licensed immigration attorney.
Form I-929 questions
What is Form I-929 used for?
Form I-929 is used by a U-1 nonimmigrant to petition for a qualifying family member who never held derivative U status to become a permanent resident. It allows the family member to immigrate or adjust status based on the U-1's case.
Who files Form I-929?
A U-1 nonimmigrant who has applied for or received permanent residence, for a qualifying family member.
What does FormVeritas check on Form I-929?
FormVeritas runs 94 checks written for Form I-929, covering answers left blank, how entries are written, dates, answers that do not fit together, check boxes and yes/no questions, signatures.
What is the current edition of Form I-929?
USCIS lists 01/20/25 as the current edition of Form I-929. FormVeritas last checked this on October 21, 2026. Always confirm the edition on uscis.gov before you file.
How long does USCIS take to process Form I-929?
Averaged across the offices and categories USCIS lists, Form I-929 typically takes 32 to 40.5 months (published October 19, 2026). Individual cases can take more or less time; check the USCIS processing times tool for your office.
Is the Form I-929 filing fee shown here?
USCIS lists fees for Form I-929 on Form G-1055, Fee Schedule (edition 10/16/26). Use the USCIS Fee Calculator to confirm the fee that applies to your filing.
Does a clean FormVeritas report mean USCIS will approve my Form I-929?
No. FormVeritas checks the form for preventable mistakes. It does not check eligibility or whether answers are true, and it does not guarantee acceptance or approval.
More related forms
Check your Form I-929 before USCIS does.
Fill Form I-929 in the Form Workspace and get a plain-English report of what to fix. Your first audit is free.
Not legal advice. No approval guarantee. A smarter way to catch form mistakes before you file.