Instructions for Electronically Filing Form I-140
Please review this page before attempting to complete and file your form electronically. Note that this information may pertain only to forms filed electronically and may not apply to paper-based filings. Failure to follow these instructions may result in your application or petition being delayed or denied.
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Form
I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker
If e-Filing is not the best option for you, please see the "Paper-based Form I-140," located in the upper right corner of this pagte under "Related Links" for more information.
Purpose of Form
To petition for an alien worker to become a permanent resident in the United States. This form is filed on behalf of an alien, and not by the alien.
Who is Not Eligible to e-File This Form
You are NOT eligible to e-File this form if:
- You are applying for a waiver of the filing fee.
- You are requesting that your case be expedited (does not include filing for Premium Processing)
- You are a Soviet scientist
Who Is Eligible to e-File This Form
Any other alien, except those listed above, may be the beneficiary of an E-Filed I-140 petition.
Filing Fee
Please see the Immigration Forms page for the current filing fee.
Initial Evidence and Supporting Documentation Required
See Instructions to the Paper-based Form I-140.
If you are required to obtain a labor certification from the Department of Labor, do so prior to e-Filing Form I-140. The original Labor Certification, signed by the filer and certified by the Department of Labor, must be submitted with supporting documentation to the Service Center that has jurisdiction over your case. See your Confirmation Receipt Notice for the Service Center's mailing address. The required initial evidence must be received by the Service Center within seven business days of e-Filing the Form. If you do not submit the required initial evidence in the requisite time period, you will not establish a basis for eligibility, and we may deny your petition or application.
Also see the general instructions for Submitting Supporting Documentation for an e-Filed application and/or petition. You may access those instructions from the Related Link on the right.
