Form I-129

H-1B Document ValidationSpecialty Occupation Worker

H-1B petitions hinge on specialty occupation qualification and LCA compliance. CIRIS validates LCA certification status, wage level compliance, degree-to-job alignment, and EIN consistency across forms.

Required Documents

  • Form I-129 with H Classification Supplement
  • ETA Form 9035 — Labor Condition Application (LCA, DOL certified)
  • Beneficiary's degree certificate
  • Official university transcripts
  • Detailed job description
  • Employer support letter
  • Educational credential evaluationconditional
  • Valid passport

What CIRIS Catches

These are the most common issues CIRIS automatically detects in H-1B packets.

High Risk — Needs Immediate Attention

High RiskLCA

LCA not certified by DOL or expired

High RiskSpecialty Occupation

Beneficiary's degree field does not directly relate to job duties

Medium Risk — Review Recommended

Medium RiskWage Level

Offered wage falls below DOL prevailing wage for the position and location

Medium RiskCap Eligibility

Petition is cap-subject but no H-1B lottery registration receipt included

Medium RiskEmployer Docs

Company EIN on I-129 does not match EIN on LCA

Low Risk — Advisory

Low RiskSupporting

Consider adding client site letters for consulting arrangements

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