What is the I-140 form used for?
I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers. Use this form to petition for an alien worker to become a permanent resident in the United States.
How to file an I-140 petition for alien of exceptional ability?
The I-140 petition for Alien of Exceptional Ability should include the follow documents: 1 Identify which of the six regulatory criteria the alien is attempting to satisfy and the relevant evidence for each… 2 Provide evidence that the alien beneficiary meets the minimum education and experience requirements specified in the… More
What do I need to file Form I-907 with Form I-140?
The petitioner must include a copy of Form I-797C, Notice of Action, which shows your Form I-140 was accepted, or a copy of the transfer notice, if applicable, showing the location of Form I-140. To ensure that Form I-907 is matched up with the pending Form I-140, the petitioner must fully answer questions 1 through 5 in Part 2 of Form I-907.
How do I submit an I-140 petition with a Dol-approved labor certification?
Here are some tips to ensure that the Form I-140 petition that requires a DOL-approved labor certification is accepted for processing: Package your Form I-140 with the Form G-28, if any, on top, followed by the form itself. Place the original labor certification directly under the I-140 petition, followed by the other supporting documentation.
How much does it cost to file an I-140 petition?
The USCIS offers a Premium Processing Service at an additional fee of $1,410 for Form I-140 petitions. Premium Processing is only available for this form and for Form I-129 (non-immigrant worker).
What is the wait time for Form I-140 to be processed?
Since the cutoff date and the processing time for Form I-140 petitions are independent, the wait time for Form I-140 to be processed is the later of the visa number availability time (the cutoff date) and the Form I-140 processing time.
How do I find the edition date on Form I-140?
You can find the edition date at the bottom of the page on the form and instructions. Dates are listed in mm/dd/yy format. The filing address depends on whether you are filing Form I-140 by itself or with another form. Check the Direct Filing Addresses for Form I-140 for instructions on where to mail your form.
What happens to family of EB-1 visa holder?
Family of EB-1 Visa Holders If your I-140 petition is approved, your spouse and unmarried children under the age of 21 may be eligible to apply for admission to the United States in E-14 or E-15 immigrant status, respectively.
What should I do if my Form I-140 is missing?
Check the Direct Filing Addresses for Form I-140 for instructions on where to mail your form. Please read our filing tips if you file at a Lockbox. Complete all sections of the form. We will reject the form if these fields are missing: IRS Tax Number or Social Security number (does not apply to Part 2.
How much does it cost to file an I-907?
Alert: Effective Oct. 19, 2020, Pub. L. No. 116-159 increases the fee for Form I-907, Request for Premium Processing, from $1,440 to $2,500, for all filings except those from petitioners filing Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker, requesting H-2B or R-1 nonimmigrant status.