is I-129 original needed for H1B visa intv ?

[heyvishy]

Dear folks,

I am travelling to India, from US, this weekend.
I have my H1B visa interview scheduled next week.

Mine is case of Change of Status from L1B->H1B. I already have approved H1B petition.

M question is , although I DO have original I-797 notice of approval letter, I DO NOT HAVE the ORIGINAL I-129 petition papers , LCA ,etc.
I just have a copy of all those H1B petition filing documents.

Do I need to carry original I-129 petition and Labor condition application(LCA) documents for Visa interview ??

Please let me know

Thanks a lot

[shervin143]

There is no original I-129. The original will be submitted to USCIS by the employer. Copies of I-129 is what you will get. Copy of I-129 and and a copy of LCA is good enough.

[heyvishy]

Thanks for reply shervin.

The reason why I asked, whether I need original I-129, is because my previous L1B Visa was issued based on L1B-Blanket petition.
At that time , I got Original I-129 docs.

I guess in-case of H1B (or non-blanket petition) ,we do not get originaI I-129 petition, back from USCIS.
Is that understanding correct ?

[kabkaba]

Like above, copy of I-129 and LCA. They may not even ask you for those anyway.