USCIS will only accept the 02/27/26 edition of Form I-129 for H-1B and other visa applications starting April 1, 2026. The updated form requires employers to detail educational requirements and experience, aligning with the Department of Labor’s wage level assignments for the new wage-weighted lottery system. USCIS will only accept the 02/27/26 edition of Form I-129 for H-1B and other visa applications starting April 1, 2026. The updated form requires employers to detail educational requirements and experience, aligning with the Department of Labor’s wage level assignments for the new wage-weighted lottery system.
