USCIS will release a revised Form I-129 on January 17, 2025, incorporating updates from the H-1B and H-2 modernization rules. The new 01/17/25 edition will replace the 04/01/24 version, with no grace period for transitioning. Petitions using the 04/01/24 edition will be rejected starting January 17, 2025. A preview of the updated form and instructions is available, but submissions using the new edition will only be accepted on or after the effective date.
