“Case Rejected Because I Sent An Incorrect Fee”on your I-129 · Temporary work visa petition
The I-129 was rejected for a fee problem.
The I-129 was rejected for a fee problem. I-129 fees depend on the category and on the employer's size, and some categories add extra fees, so mistakes are common. A rejected petition has no filing date. For time-sensitive filings, like an extension before the I-94 ends, the employer should refile at once.
In general, on any form:
USCIS rejected your filing because the fee was wrong, missing or the payment failed. A rejected case is not reviewed and gets no filing date. USCIS usually returns the package with a notice. You can file again with the correct fee.
The I-129 was rejected for a fee problem. I-129 fees depend on the category and on the employer's size, and some categories add extra fees, so mistakes are common. A rejected petition has no filing date. For time-sensitive filings, like an extension before the I-94 ends, the employer should refile at once.
No. You usually must refile the whole package with the correct fee.
No. A rejection means the case was never accepted for review.
On the USCIS website fee page or the form's own page.
The typical range published by USCIS is 10 to 11 months. It depends on the office and your case; it is not an exact date.
AI-assisted explanation based on the official USCIS status, reviewed by CaseAlerta. Not legal advice. Times are typical ranges, never an exact date.