Position Summary
Concise description of duties, supervisory level, required skills and minimum qualifications tied to H‑1B specialty occupation criteria; include typical daily tasks and reporting relationships for USCIS review.
A clear HR H1B Vendor Letter helps substantiate job duties, location, and wage for USCIS review, reduces RFIs by providing standardized evidence, and creates a defensible audit trail for immigration compliance and payroll verification.
Common users include corporate HR, staffing vendors, immigration counsel, and hiring managers involved in H‑1B sponsorship.
Use the letter to align internal stakeholders and produce consistent records for audits, wage determinations, and USCIS requests.
Concise description of duties, supervisory level, required skills and minimum qualifications tied to H‑1B specialty occupation criteria; include typical daily tasks and reporting relationships for USCIS review.
Full street address, on-site contacts, and a description of whether work is remote, hybrid, or client‑site; provide start and end dates for temporary placements as applicable.
Specify offered wage, pay basis, overtime policy if applicable, and cite the prevailing wage source or determination used to set compensation and total benefits package details.
Clarify whether the vendor performs placement and supervision or only payroll services, who directs daily work, and which entity handles onboarding and HR records retention.
Describe supervision levels, reporting lines, on-site manager names if available, and how performance evaluations and disciplinary actions will be administered, including frequency and responsible party.
Provide printed name, title, signature, and MM/DD/YYYY date for each authorized representative; include contact information for verification and notary details when required.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Magic Fields | Auto-detect names, dates, and addresses to reduce manual entry errors. |
| Conditional Fields | Show client section only when vendor-client checkbox selected. |
| Signer Authentication | Enable email, SMS codes, or advanced verification like KBA. |
| Integrations | Connect with HRIS, NetSuite, and cloud storage for automatic filing. |
Choose secure delivery channels compatible with eSignature, RON, or paper notarization workflows.
Complete letter before filing to avoid RFEs.
Obtain all signatures prior to submission date.
Maintain public access file per DOL guidance.
Expect RFEs within 60–90 days in some cases.
Retain documents for at least three years post filing.
Gather employee, client, and wage documentation.
Obtain HR, legal, and vendor signoffs.
Include letter with I-129 packet and evidence.
Archive signed letter and production records securely.
| How the documents differ in purpose | HR H1B Vendor Letter | Employment Offer | Vendor Agreement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Use | uscis evidence | hiring terms | service terms |
| Includes Worksite | sometimes | ||
| Signatory | employer/vendor | employer | vendor/client |
| Legal Weight | immigration evidence | contractual offer | commercial contract |
| signNow | DocuSign | Adobe Sign | PandaDoc | HelloSign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $8/user/mo | $15/user/mo | $14/user/mo | $19/user/mo | $15/user/mo |
| Free Trial | 7-day free trial, no credit card required | Varies by plan; verify with vendor | Varies by plan; verify with vendor | Varies by plan; verify with vendor | Varies by plan; verify with vendor |
| Bulk Send | Yes (Business Premium) | Varies by plan; verify with vendor | Varies by plan; verify with vendor | Varies by plan; verify with vendor | Varies by plan; verify with vendor |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
A staffing vendor prepared a standardized letter documenting client placement, supervision, and billing arrangements for each H‑1B beneficiary to accompany I‑129 filings.
A corporate HR team supplied a vendor letter for an internal contractor placed on client projects to document wage, duration, and worksite detail in support of the H‑1B petition.