Which edition of Form I-129 does USCIS accept?

USCIS accepts the 09/09/26 edition; it also accepts 02/27/26 (read from uscis.gov on 2026-10-03).

Form I-129Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker

Official USCIS information

Which edition to use

Edition accepted today 09/09/26 Also accepted: 02/27/26 Only 09/09/26 from Nov. 9, 2026

09/09/26. Starting Nov. 9, 2026, we will accept only the 09/09/26 edition. Until then, you can also use the 02/27/26 edition. You can find the edition date at the bottom of the page on the form and instructions.

Does my copy work?

The edition date is printed at the bottom of every page of the form (mm/dd/yy).

Form (PDF) Instructions (PDF) Checklist of evidence Where to file Fee schedule Page on uscis.gov

Read from uscis.gov on 2026-10-03 · USCIS last reviewed the page on 09/09/2026 · Instructions edition 09/09/26

Filing it

Where and how to fileuscis.gov

You may have 2 options for filing your Form I-129 petition with USCIS:

By mail (paper); or

Online.

Filing Your Form I-129 by Mail

See our Direct Filing Addresses for Form I-129, Petition for Nonimmigrant Worker page.

Filing Your Form I-129 Online

First create a USCIS online account or log in if you already have a USCIS online account. To learn more, visit our How to Create a USCIS Online Account page.

Visit the Forms Available to File Online webpage for details on when you or your representative can file Form I-129 online.

Filing tipsuscis.gov

Complete all sections of the form.

Filing Tips: Review our Tips for Filing Forms by Mail page for information on how to accurately complete, assemble, and mail your form(s). Currently, only certain classifications of Form I-129 may be eligible to file online. Review our Forms Available to File Online page for eligible classifications and processing information.

Don’t forget to sign your form. We will reject or deny any improperly signed forms. Forms must include a valid signature as provided in the form instructions. USCIS will not accept:

A typed name on the signature line;

A signature by an attorney, representative, or family member signing for the requestor;

A signature created by a typewriter, word processor, stamp (manual or electronic), autopen, or similar device;

An electronic signature rendered external to the USCIS online account, signatures created using commercial signature software, and signatures that do not comply with signature guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual and the DHS Electronic Signature Guidance; or

An image of a handwritten signature that is subsequently and separately affixed to the benefit request by either physical or electronic methods. For example, cutting and pasting a picture of a signature onto an unsigned benefit request.*

If you are submitting a copy of an original benefit request containing an original handwritten signature, USCIS retains the right to request the original, signed petition.

*A signature is generally valid if an original benefit request with a handwritten signature on it is later photocopied, scanned, faxed, or similarly reproduced. The copy must be of the original benefit request containing the original handwritten signature.

Filing feeuscis.gov

You can find the filing fee for Form I-129 by visiting our Fee Schedule page.

Checklist of required initial evidencein English

View the checklist of required initial evidence.

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