USCIS Announces Final Rule Affecting Filing Process for H-2A Workers

USCIS announced an upcoming final rule, effective 10/2/25, that will allow USCIS to begin processing petitions for H-2A workers as DOL reviews the request. DHS will also introduce a new form to facilitate this process, Form I-129H2A, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker: H-2A Classification.

An advance copy of the rule is available.