Form I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers
Petition for a worker in an employment based category.
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About USCIS Form I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers
Form I-140 is filed to petition for a foreign worker under an employment based immigrant category. In many cases an employer files it, and in some categories a worker may petition for themselves.
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Who needs to complete it
- Employers sponsoring a worker for permanent residence.
- Workers self petitioning in categories that allow it.
- Businesses that have completed the required labor step, where applicable.
- Sponsors starting the employment based immigrant process.
How to fill out USCIS Form I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers
- 1Read the instructions to confirm the employment based category and who may file.
- 2Enter the petitioner details, whether an employer or a self petitioning worker.
- 3Provide information about the worker, the beneficiary, including names and birth details.
- 4State the immigrant category and any underlying labor or qualifying step where it applies.
- 5Describe the job offer, the role, and the requirements the form asks about.
- 6Provide information showing the ability to pay or the worker qualifications where required.
- 7Review, sign, and date the petition, and note any preparer or interpreter.
- 8Assemble supporting documents and file per the current instructions.
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Frequently asked questions
Who files Form I-140?
Often an employer files it to sponsor a worker. In certain categories a worker may file on their own behalf. The instructions explain which categories allow self petitioning.
What does approval of the petition mean?
Approval establishes the employment based category and the qualifying facts. It is one step and does not by itself grant permanent residence.
Is a labor step always required?
It depends on the category. Some categories require an earlier labor step and others do not. The instructions describe what each category needs.
Is this the official form?
This page is a helper and general guide, not legal or immigration advice. Always download and file the current official form from USCIS at the link provided.