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USCIS Form I-140 Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers
What Is USCIS Form I-140?
This is a legal form that was released by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security - Citizenship and Immigration Services on May 31, 2022 and used country-wide. Check the official instructions before completing and submitting the form.
FAQ
Q: What is Form I-140?A: Form I-140 is the Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker, which is filed with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to request permanent residency for foreign workers.
Q: Who can file Form I-140?A: Employers or their authorized representatives can file Form I-140 on behalf of foreign workers.
Q: What is the purpose of Form I-140?A: The purpose of Form I-140 is to establish that the employer has a valid job offer and that the foreign worker meets the qualifications for the job.
Q: What types of workers can be sponsored with Form I-140?A: Form I-140 can be used to sponsor different categories of workers, including those with extraordinary ability, outstanding professors or researchers, multinational executives/managers, and certain professionals with advanced degrees.
Q: Do I need to have a labor certification to file Form I-140?A: In most cases, yes. The employer usually needs to obtain a labor certification from the Department of Labor before filing Form I-140.
Q: What happens after USCIS approves Form I-140?A: If USCIS approves Form I-140, the foreign worker may become eligible to apply for an immigrant visa or adjust their status to become a lawful permanent resident.
Q: Can Form I-140 beneficiaries change jobs?A: In some cases, beneficiaries of approved Form I-140 petitions may be eligible to change jobs or employers under certain circumstances.
Q: Can family members of Form I-140 beneficiaries accompany them to the U.S.?A: Yes, the spouse and unmarried children under 21 years of age of a Form I-140 beneficiary may be eligible to accompany or join the beneficiary in the U.S.
Form Details:
- Released on May 31, 2022;
- The latest available edition released by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security - Citizenship and Immigration Services;
- Easy to use and ready to print;
- Yours to fill out and keep for your records;
- Compatible with most PDF-viewing applications;
- Fill out the form in our online filing application.
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