USCIS has mandated the use of the updated Form I-129 (edition date February 27, 2026) for all work visa petitions filed on or after April 1, 2026. Petitions submitted on older form editions will be rejected and returned, potentially causing critical timing issues for H-1B, L-1, O-1, and TN petitioners.
Key Changes in the New Form
The updated I-129 includes new fields in the H-1B supplement requiring more detailed information about beneficiary qualifications, education, experience, and skills. It also captures wage level and SOC code information used for the new wage-based lottery selection process. Employers must provide evidence supporting the wage level stated during registration.
Filing Guidance
Download the latest form edition from uscis.gov. Verify the edition date (02/27/26) in the bottom-left corner. Use premium processing ($2,965) for time-sensitive filings. Ensure all supporting documentation matches the information provided in the new form fields — discrepancies will trigger RFEs.