The Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) released its average processing times as of November 1, 2016. The average processing times as of that date are 6 months or less for all forms except for the Form I-212, Application to Reapply for Admission, and the Form I-601, Application for Waiver of Inadmissibility (7 months in both cases). However, the AAO may take longer in specific cases due to factors beyond its control (for example, due to an incomplete case record) or for especially complex cases that require additional review.
Revised Form I-129 Takes Effect on January 17, 2025
The USCIS is replacing the 04/01/24 edition of the Form I-129 with a new edition that reflects recent changes to the H-1B program. The new form takes effect on January 17, 2025.