USCIS to Publish Revised Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker

On Jan. 17, 2025, we will publish a revised edition of Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker (edition date: 01/17/25). The form has been revised to align with the recently announced H-1B modernization final rule and the H-2 modernization final rule.  

The 01/17/25 edition of Form I-129 replaces the 04/01/24 edition of Form I-129. There is no grace period for the revised edition of Form I-129 because this revised edition is necessary for USCIS to apply the final rules. Effective Jan. 17, 2025, we will reject Form I-129 petitions received using the 04/01/24 edition of the form.  

We are providing a preview version of the 01/17/25 edition of Form I-129  and its instructions. Do not file the 01/17/25 edition of Form I-129 before Jan. 17, 2025. We will only accept the 01/17/25 edition of this form if it is received on or after Jan. 17, 2025.  

If you file Form I-129 on paper by mail, please note that:

• We will accept the 04/01/24 edition of Form I-129 if it is received before Jan. 17, 2025;

• We will not accept the 04/01/24 edition of Form I-129 if it is received on or after Jan. 17, 2025; and 

• We will only accept the 01/17/25 edition of Form I-129 if it is received on or after Jan. 17, 2025.