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Form I-140: Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers

Petition to classify a foreign worker for an employment-based green card. Usually filed by an employer; some applicants (EB-1A, national interest waiver) can file for themselves.

Edition 06/07/24

Source: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)

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Instructions for filling out Form I-140: Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers

This template is used for official filing and documentation. Below are detailed instructions for completing, requirement details, and submission rules.

Who needs to fill out this document?

This form is designed for use by legal entities, individuals, or authorized representatives in the following cases:

U.S. employers sponsoring a worker for permanent residence.
Individuals of extraordinary ability (EB-1A) petitioning for themselves.
Professionals seeking a national interest waiver (NIW).

What you will need before starting

Before filling out the interactive form, prepare the following details and documents:

1. Labor certificationApproved PERM labor certification, unless exempt.

2. Ability to payEmployer's tax returns, annual reports or audited financial statements.

3. QualificationsDegrees, transcripts and experience letters.

4. Category evidenceAwards, publications or NIW evidence for self-petition categories.

Step-by-step filling process

Choose the classification: EB-1, EB-2 or EB-3 subcategory in Part 2.
Petitioner and beneficiary details: Employer or self-petitioner and worker information.
Job offer details: Position, wage and worksite matching the labor certification.
File with evidence: Optionally request premium processing with Form I-907.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Is an I-140 the same as a green card?

No. It establishes eligibility; the worker then files Form I-485 or goes through consular processing when a visa is available.

Can I speed it up?

Many categories are eligible for premium processing with Form I-907 for an extra fee.

How much is the filing fee?

Fees change periodically. Check the current amount on the USCIS Fee Schedule (Form G-1055) or the form's page at uscis.gov before you pay.

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