Starting April 1, 2026, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services) will roll out a revised version of Form I-129, which is a crucial document for non-immigrant worker visa petitions. This update will affect multiple visa categories, including H-1B, L-1, O-1, and others, making it an important change for employers and applicants.
From the implementation date, only the 02/27/27 edition of Form I-129 will be accepted, while the older 01/20/25 version will be rejected if submitted on or after April 1, 2026. However, applications filed on or before March 31 will still be processed using the older form without issues.
The update is part of a broader effort by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to streamline and tighten the visa petition process. One of the key changes involves the H Classification Supplement, which has been revised to align with the upcoming wage-weighted lottery system scheduled for fiscal year 2027.
Under the new requirements, employers will need to provide more detailed information about job roles, including work locations, employment history of the beneficiary, and immigration background details. They will also be required to specify minimum job qualifications, the relevant field of study, and wage levels as determined by the Labour Condition Application (LCA). These changes are expected to increase transparency and improve compliance while also making the petition process more structured and detailed for all stakeholders involved.
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