US announces stricter compliance rules for foreign worker petitions; What’s new for H-1B filings
US has modified the form filed by petitioners on behalf of a non-immigrant worker coming to the United States. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has released a revised edition of Form I-129 for the 2027 update, featuring expanded compliance language, additional data fields, and a more structured format for temporary worker petitions by employers. On February 27, 2026, USCIS published a new edition of Form I-129, edition date 02/27/26.
Starting April 1, 2026, USCIS will accept only the 02/27/26 edition. Until then, one can also use the 01/20/25 edition. The edition date is at the bottom of the page on the form and instructions.
