H‑1B Visa Update: USCIS Issues 'Alert' on Form It Will Reject In Weeks
Summary
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that starting April 1, 2026, it will only accept the new version of Form I-129 for H-1B visa applications. This change means that older forms received after this date will be rejected, impacting employers and workers preparing for the upcoming visa cap season.Key Facts
- USCIS will begin accepting only the new Form I-129 edition dated 02/27/26 from April 1, 2026.
- Older versions of the form will be rejected if submitted after April 1, 2026.
- Form I-129 is used by employers to sponsor foreign workers for temporary U.S. jobs.
- The timing is crucial as it aligns with the H-1B visa cap season that starts in April.
- H-1B applicants will be most affected since this is when cap petitions are filed.
- The new form requires more detailed information about job and wage levels.
- Employers must list wage levels from initial registration and the Labor Condition Application.
- If employers use the wrong form version, their petitions will be rejected.
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