USCIS Publishes Updated Form I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker

Purpose of Form

Use this form to petition for an alien worker to become a permanent resident in the United States.

Number of Pages

Form 6; Instructions 10.

Edition Date

11/20/15.
You may use the 03/05/13 edition and 10/15/15 editions until April 16, 2016.
You must use the 11/20/15 edition starting April 16, 2016.
You can find the edition date at the bottom of the page on the Form and Instructions.

Where to File

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.

Filing Fee

$580

Special Instructions

If filing at a USCIS Lockbox facility:

To ensure your Form I-140 is accepted for processing:

  • Pay the correct filing fee of $580
  • Sign the form
  • Fill out the form completely and accurately, particularly these required fields:
    • Part 1 – Family Name or Company/Organization Name
    • Part 1 – Address
    • Part 1 – IRS Tax Number or Social Security Number (does not apply to petition types 1.a., Alien of Extraordinary Ability or 1.i., National Interest Waiver)
    • Part 2 – Petition Type
    • Part 3 – Date of Birth
  • Submit the required evidence listed in the form instructions

Agency

Immigration Law

Green Card

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