Employee Identity
Full legal name, date of birth, passport number, nationality, and contact details to match government records and reduce identity verification issues.
A clear annexure centralizes immigration facts and employer undertakings to support USCIS or consular submissions, reduce follow‑up requests, and document employer obligations under the visa.
Multiple stakeholders typically prepare or review the annexure to ensure legal and operational accuracy before submission.
Routing the annexure to HR, immigration counsel, and the employee reduces errors and speeds petition assembly.
| Field | Online Setting |
|---|---|
| Template Upload | Upload PDF/DOCX and map fields for re-use |
| Conditional Fields | Show visa‑specific clauses only when applicable |
| Authentication | Enable email or SMS verification for signer identity |
| Attachments | Require passport and contract uploads before finalizing |
Choose a platform that supports PDF/DOCX, conditional fields, secure attachments, and audit trails for compliance.
Attach annexure when filing petition; fees vary by form
Some petitions (e.g., I‑129F) list fees like $675; verify form‑specific fees
Provide signed annexure at time of interview when requested
Employee must complete I-9 no later than start date
Keep originals per retention rules in this guide
All fields entered and initial attachments assembled
Immigration counsel confirms wording and supports
Employer and employee sign; include dates and titles
Final signed copy stored in HR and counsel archives
| Document Type | Annexure | Offer Letter | Support Letter | Employment Contract |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purpose | immigration detail | employment terms | immigration support | binding terms |
| Legally Binding | supplementary | often binding | informational | binding |
| Typical Signer | employer/employee | employer | employer | employer/employee |
| When Used | with petition | at hiring | with petition | always |
Full legal name, date of birth, passport number, nationality, and contact details to match government records and reduce identity verification issues.
Concise duties, required qualifications, and reporting relationships that demonstrate the position's nature for specialty occupation or sponsorship tests.
Salary, pay frequency, benefits, and whether wages meet prevailing wage or program requirements for the visa class.
Start date, expected duration, work location, and any contingencies tied to visa approval or permits.
Company confirmation of sponsorship, intent to employ, and any guarantees regarding termination, repatriation, or compliance obligations.
Attachments such as contracts, organizational charts, and proof of business legitimacy that corroborate statements in the annexure.
A growing software company includes a detailed annexure to justify H-1B specialty occupation status and wage levels
An academic department attaches an annexure to a J-1 or O-1 packet to explain research scope and funding
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Free Trial | 7-day free trial | Varies | Varies | Varies | Varies |
| Bulk Send | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |