Guidance on Use of Revised Alien Fiance(e) Petition (NEW Form I-129F)

06/16/2006

USCIS published a revised form of the Alien Fiance(e) Petition (Form
I-129F) which complies with the requirements of the International
Marriage Brokers Regulation Act of 2005 (IMBRA). AILA’s VSC Liaison has
learned that, although the Service will accept the old form through
July 14, 2006, it is strongly encouraged that new form be used
immediately. If the old form is used between now and July 14, RFE’s may
be issued in order to collect the additional information required
pursuant to the new statutory and regulatory requirements. Beginning
July 15, the old form will be rejected.