LATEST NEWS ALERT: Even Newer Form I-129 for Visa Petitions Accepted Starting July 30 (06/30/25)
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced today that as of July 30, 2025, it will accept only the 01/20/25 edition of the Form I-129, which is used to request approval of O and P petitions among others. There do not appear to be any changes from the prior edition, dated 1/17/25, but as always, petitioners are advised to make a habit of going to USCIS.gov to download the very latest version of Form I-129 before completing and submitting a petition requesting approval. Confirm the edition date by looking in the bottom left of the page on the form and instructions.
While the prior edition can still be used through July 29, petitioners should begin using the 1/20/25 version as soon as possible and always remain on the lookout for any new editions. In the event updated editions of the forms require new or different information, Artists from Abroad will note them and update sample petitions accordingly, which can be found in the Appendix.