Tagged #i-129
Every article we've published on this topic, sorted by the agency's own announcement date.
USCIS
USCIS May Now Deny Benefit Requests with Invalid Signatures
An interim final rule effective July 10, 2026 gives USCIS adjudicators explicit authority to deny (not merely reject) immigration benefit requests found to have invalid signatures after acceptance—with fee retention and no cure opportunity.
policy update
USCIS
Form I-129 Edition Update: What Changed for Nonimmigrant Worker Petitions
USCIS released a new Form I-129 edition on February 27, 2026, with a mandatory transition deadline of April 1, 2026. Learn what changed and how to ensure your petitions comply.
employment based
USCIS
USCIS Premium Processing After the 2024 Fee Rule: $2,805 for Most I-129 and I-140s, 15 Business Days, and What That Clock Actually Buys
The February 2024 fee rule pushed I-129 and most I-140 premium processing to $2,805 and aligned timelines across categories. The 15-business-day clock buys an action, not an approval.
policy update 7 min