USCIS to Begin Bundling Adjudication of I-129, I-539, and I-765 for H-4 and L-2 Dependents
Gabriela Ungo • January 25, 2023
Effective January 25, 2023, H-4, and L-2 dependents who properly file Form I-539 and Form I-765, as applicable, with the principal's Form I-129 will be adjudicated together.
As part of the agreement to settle the Edakunni, et al. v. Mayorkas, class action lawsuit challenging H-4 and L-2 adjudication delays, on January 20, 2023, USCIS agreed to resume bundling the adjudication of Form I-539 and Form I-765 for the spouses and minor children of H-1B and L-1 nonimmigrants along with the underlying Form I-129.
It is important to note that adjudication of these forms will only be bundled if the forms are filed concurrently (at the same time).
Per the settlement agreement, the bundling will apply to cases filed under both regular and premium processing. This is expected to begin on January 25, 2023, and will be in effect for two years.
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