The I-140 form, officially known as the Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker, is a vital document for individuals seeking permanent residency in the United States through employment-based immigration. This form allows U.S. employers to petition on behalf of foreign nationals to sponsor them for a Green Card. In this guide, we’ll walk you through each section of the I-140 form, providing detailed instructions to help ensure your petition is complete and accurate.
Enter the full legal name of the individual or company filing the petition.
Example: If the petitioner is a company, enter the company's legal name as registered.
Enter the title or position of the person completing the form, such as HR Manager or CEO.
Example: Jane Doe, HR Manager.
Provide the petitioner’s full address, phone number, and email address.
Example: 123 Business Ave, Suite 400, New York, NY 10001; (123) 456-7890; hr@company.com.
Enter the Employer Identification Number assigned by the IRS.
Example: 12-3456789.
Specify if the petitioner is a U.S. employer, prospective employer, or another type of petitioner.
Example: U.S. employer.
Enter the full legal name of the foreign national.
Example: Maria Lopez.
Enter the beneficiary’s date of birth in MM/DD/YYYY format.
Example: 01/15/1985.
Enter the country where the beneficiary was born.
Example: Mexico.
Enter the country of citizenship of the beneficiary.
Example: Mexico.
If applicable, provide the number assigned to the beneficiary by USCIS.
Example: A123456789.
Indicate the beneficiary’s current immigration status if they are in the U.S.
Example: H-1B.
Enter the official title of the job being offered.
Example: Senior Data Scientist.
Provide a detailed description of the job duties and responsibilities.
Example: Responsible for developing machine learning models, analyzing large datasets, and providing actionable insights to improve business operations.
Enter the address of the workplace where the beneficiary will be employed.
Example: 456 Tech Park, San Francisco, CA 94105.
If different from the employer’s address, specify where the job will be performed.
Example: 789 Research Lab, Mountain View, CA 94043.
Specify the total number of hours the beneficiary is expected to work each week.
Example: 40 hours.
Enter the annual salary or wage being offered to the beneficiary.
Example: $120,000.
Indicate the frequency of payment (hourly, weekly, monthly, annually).
Example: Annually.
Provide documentation to prove the employer’s ability to pay:
Enter the beneficiary’s highest level of education.
Example: Ph.D. in Computer Science.
Include relevant work experience, including previous employers, job titles, and job duties.
Example: Data Scientist at XYZ Corp., responsible for data analysis and machine learning model development.
The petitioner must sign and date the form, certifying that the information provided is true and accurate.
Example: Signature: [Petitioner's Signature]; Date: MM/DD/YYYY.
Signature of the person filing the form.
Example: John Smith.
The beneficiary must sign and date the form if they are in the U.S. and have a valid address (not always required).
Example: Maria Lopez.
Provide additional details about the job, including specifics about the role and required qualifications.
Use this space to provide any additional information not covered in other sections of the form.
Filling out the I-140 form requires attention to detail and thorough preparation. By following this comprehensive guide, you can ensure that your petition is complete and accurate, improving the chances of a successful outcome. Always refer to the latest USCIS guidelines and consider consulting with an immigration attorney for additional assistance.