AILA Submits Comments to USCIS on New Proposed Form I-129H-1

On October 18, 2021, the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) submitted comments to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services on the new proposed Form I-129H1. This new form is a part of USCIS’ effort to create separate forms for each visa classification incorporated in the current Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker. AILA’s comments address the following concerns generated by the new Form I-129, namely that the information USCIS intends to collect is immaterial and lacking in practical utility and creates an undue burden for employers.

The changes imposed in the new Form I-129H1 includes requesting E-Verify information for all petitioners, requesting USCIS online account numbers for both the petitioner and beneficiary, and requesting information about the level of education, experience, special skills, and supervision required for the position. The proposed changes to Form I-129 and a draft of the new form can be found on the Federal Register website.