H-1B CAP PETITION SHELL

SUPPORT LETTER AND EVIDENCE CHECKLIST

Filing Overview

• Petitioner: [EMPLOYER NAME], FEIN: [FEIN]
• Beneficiary: [NAME], Passport: [NUMBER]
• Position: [TITLE]; SOC Code: [CODE]; Wage Level: [LEVEL]; Salary: $[AMOUNT]
• Worksite(s): [ADDRESS(ES)] (match LCA)
• Cap selection notice: [ATTACHED YES/NO], Registration number: [#]
• Status sought: [Change of Status/Consular Notification]; Requested validity: [DATES]

Packet Order (suggested)

1) Support letter (this document).
2) Form I-129, H supplement, I-129H1, certified LCA (ETA 9035).
3) H-1B cap selection notice (if applicable).
4) FEIN verification and company profile (website printouts, brochures).
5) Position details: detailed duties, percentage allocation, minimum requirements, org chart.
6) Evidence specialty occupation: industry data, prior hiring practices, expert opinion (if needed), degree-focus mapping to duties.
7) Beneficiary credentials: diplomas/transcripts, foreign credential eval, licenses, resumes.
8) Maintenance of status (if COS): I-94, prior approvals, pay stubs.
9) Employer-employee relationship: offer letter, supervision structure, end-client letter and MSA/SOW if third-party.
10) Itinerary/work locations with dates consistent with LCA.
11) Filing fee checks, G-28, G-1145, passport photos (if needed).

Support Letter Outline (sample)

1) Introduction and requested classification/validity.
2) Company background and FEIN verification statement.
3) Position overview with detailed duties (percentages) and minimum requirements.
4) Specialty occupation argument (industry standards, prior hiring, degree specificity).
5) Beneficiary qualifications mapping to requirements.
6) Employer-employee relationship and worksite details.
7) Maintenance of status (if COS) and nonimmigrant intent statement (if needed).
8) Conclusion and exhibit index.

Practice Notes

• Ensure LCA worksite and wage match support letter and I-129.
• Include third-party end-client letters if offsite; address control/supervision.
• Use credential evaluations for foreign degrees; include transcripts.
• Paginate exhibits; avoid inconsistencies between forms, LCA, and letter.
• Track cap deadlines and premium processing availability.