The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has introduced a new update on its non-immigrant worker petition form, effective from April 1st, 2026. The changes require petitioners to submit the new version of the I-129 form from April 2nd, 2026, while the older version remains applicable for consideration if filed before March 31st, 2026.
The H-1B form allows US employers to hire foreign workers on a temporary, non-immigrant basis, requiring applicants to possess a specialization or at least a bachelor's degree in the concerned field.
The modified form has changed towards the H1 classification section, introducing new requirements under the wage lottery system for the fiscal year 2027.
Employers must disclose more details about job qualifications, salaries, wage levels, work locations, and employment arrangements, as well as the employee's immigration history.
The applications will undergo stricter scrutiny, affecting various visa categories, including H-2A, H-2B, H-3, L-1, O-1, O-2, P-1, P-1S, P-2, P-2S, P-3, P-3S, Q-1, and R-1.
The reforms will primarily impact employers and nations supplying high-skilled labor to the US for services, training, and labor.
