If you’re planning to file Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker, important updates are on the horizon. On January 17, 2025, USCIS will release a revised edition of Form I-129 to align with the recently announced modernization rules for H-1B and H-2 visas. Here’s what you need to know:
- The new 01/17/25 edition of Form I-129 will replace the 04/01/24 edition, with no grace period for submissions using the older version.
- Any Form I-129 petitions received on or after January 17, 2025, must use the new edition.
- Petitions using the 04/01/24 edition will only be accepted if they are received before January 17, 2025.
Key Takeaways for Paper Filings
- If you’re filing by mail, make sure to use the correct form version based on the submission date.
- Submissions using the old form received after January 17, 2025, will be rejected.
USCIS has provided a preview version of the new form and instructions, but remember that filings using the new edition will only be accepted starting January 17, 2025.
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