What is the “USCIS H-1B Data Collection and Filing Fee Exemption Supplement”?

The “USCIS H-1B Data Collection and Filing Fee Exemption Supplement” is a supplemental form that accompanies an H-1B visa petition. It exists so that USCIS, the United States immigration agency, can collect standardized data about the petition and verify whether the employer qualifies for any filing fee exemption provided under the program.

In practice, it does not address the core question of the H-1B itself: it functions as a complement to the main petition, gathering additional information about the employer and the nature of the request. With this data, the agency correctly classifies the petition and confirms whether a particular fee applies or may be waived in that case.

• It is a supplement and does not replace the main H-1B petition.
• It serves both to collect data and to signal fee exemptions.
• It is typically completed by the petitioning employer, not the worker.

Since forms, fees, and exemption criteria change over time, do not rely on outdated versions. Confirm the correct form and updated instructions directly from the official source (USCIS) or consult a specialist before filing the petition.

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