USCIS has released a revised Form I-129, which will be the only accepted version starting May 1, 2015, to streamline the petition process for nonimmigrant workers.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced the availability of a revised Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker. The new form is dated October 23, 2014, and is now accessible for download on the USCIS forms website.
Beginning May 1, 2015, USCIS will only accept the October 23, 2014 edition of Form I-129. After this date, previous editions of the form, including those dated October 7, 2011, January 19, 2011, and November 23, 2010, will no longer be accepted.
The revised Form I-129 includes enhancements designed to prompt users to complete the form thoroughly. This improvement aims to facilitate USCIS’s processing capabilities and ensure that petitions are submitted with all necessary information.
USCIS encourages all applicants and petitioners to download the revised form as soon as possible to avoid any disruptions in their application processes.
For more information about the revised Form I-129 and filing procedures, visit the USCIS website.
According to USCIS, the changes are intended to streamline the petition process for nonimmigrant workers.