Form I-140: Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers
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What is Form I-140?
Form I-140 is used to petition for a foreign worker to become a permanent resident in an employment-based category such as EB-1, EB-2, or EB-3. Approval classifies the worker; they then apply for a green card through adjustment of status or consular processing when a visa is available.
Who files it: A U.S. employer, or the worker themselves in self-petition categories such as EB-1A and the EB-2 national interest waiver.
What USCIS typically asks for
- Approved labor certification from the Department of Labor, unless the category is exempt
- Evidence of the employer's ability to pay the offered wage
- Evidence of the worker's education, experience, or extraordinary ability
- Category-specific evidence, such as for a national interest waiver
A plain-English summary, not legal advice. The Form I-140 instructions on uscis.gov are the official list of requirements and evidence.
What FormVeritas checks on Form I-140
When you run an audit from the Form Workspace, FormVeritas reviews the answers you entered using checks written for this form's fields.
Answers left blank 31 checks
Points out blank answers in the places its checks for this form look at.
Areas include: names; places of birth; Social Security numbers; receipt numbers; passports, visas and arrival records; addresses; employment and education; the interpreter, preparer and representative sections; and Yes/No answers and their explanations.
How entries are written 58 checks
Checks how entries are written against what each field asks for.
Areas include: names; places of birth; A-Numbers; USCIS online account numbers; Social Security numbers; receipt numbers; passports, visas and arrival records; addresses; telephone numbers and email addresses; employment and education; immigration status and history; the interpreter, preparer and representative sections; and Yes/No answers and their explanations.
Dates 11 checks
Checks the dates entered on this form.
Areas include: names; dates of birth; passports, visas and arrival records; the interpreter, preparer and representative sections; and signatures and dates of signature.
Answers that do not fit together 16 checks
Compares related answers on this form and points out ones that do not fit together.
Areas include: names; receipt numbers; passports, visas and arrival records; addresses; employment and education; the interpreter, preparer and representative sections; Yes/No answers and their explanations; and signatures and dates of signature.
Check boxes and Yes/No questions 30 checks
Checks how boxes are selected in the groups of choices on this form.
Signatures 8 checks
Checks the signature lines on this form.
Before you file Form I-140
- Use the current edition (06/07/24). USCIS may reject outdated editions.
- Read the Form I-140 instructions on uscis.gov for what to include.
- Confirm the fee with the USCIS Fee Calculator and Form G-1055.
- Answer every question that applies to you, including each Yes/No question.
- Sign and date every required signature line.
- Run a FormVeritas audit and fix everything it flags.
What these checks don't do
They don't check that every question that applies to you is answered, whether your answers are true, or whether you're eligible for what you're asking for. A report with no findings does not mean USCIS will accept or approve your filing.
Not legal advice. For eligibility questions, talk to a licensed immigration attorney.
Form I-140 questions
What is Form I-140 used for?
Form I-140 is used to petition for a foreign worker to become a permanent resident in an employment-based category such as EB-1, EB-2, or EB-3. Approval classifies the worker; they then apply for a green card through adjustment of status or consular processing when a visa is available.
Who files Form I-140?
A U.S. employer, or the worker themselves in self-petition categories such as EB-1A and the EB-2 national interest waiver.
What does FormVeritas check on Form I-140?
FormVeritas runs 154 checks written for Form I-140, covering answers left blank, how entries are written, dates, answers that do not fit together, check boxes and yes/no questions, signatures.
What is the current edition of Form I-140?
USCIS lists 06/07/24 as the current edition of Form I-140. FormVeritas last checked this on October 21, 2026. Always confirm the edition on uscis.gov before you file.
How long does USCIS take to process Form I-140?
The times USCIS publishes for Form I-140 vary widely by office and category (published October 19, 2026). Individual cases can take more or less time; check the USCIS processing times tool for your office.
Is the Form I-140 filing fee shown here?
USCIS lists fees for Form I-140 on Form G-1055, Fee Schedule (edition 10/16/26). Use the USCIS Fee Calculator to confirm the fee that applies to your filing.
Does a clean FormVeritas report mean USCIS will approve my Form I-140?
No. FormVeritas checks the form for preventable mistakes. It does not check eligibility or whether answers are true, and it does not guarantee acceptance or approval.
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