USCIS updates Form I-129; employers must use new version for work visa petitions from November
Key points
- USCIS specifies which version of Form I-129 employers must use
- The new form applies starting in November for work visa petitions
- How filings on older forms will be handled has been specified
USCIS has specified which version of Form I-129 employers must use for work visa petitions, when the requirement takes effect, and how filings on older forms will be handled. El Cronista reports the new form applies starting in November. Not legal advice.
What employers should do
- Confirm that work visa petitions use the new version of Form I-129
- Check how filings on older forms will be handled
Policy details
- Jurisdiction
- Federal
- Status
- Final rule
- Effective date
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- Employers covered
- U.S. employers filing Form I-129 for work visas
- Official source
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Original report: El Cronista ↗Edited with AI assistance. Facts are based on official sources and original reports. For information only; not legal, immigration or insurance advice.