After i 140 approved what is the next step
USCIS I-140 Form: Everything You Need to Know
Are you considering working in the United States? If this is the case, you may be required to file an I-140 petition for employment-based immigration. Form I-140 is a petition form used to request that an immigrant worker become a permanent resident of the United States. We'll cover everything you need to know about I-140 petitions in this article, including what they are, who is eligible, and how to file. Let’s get right into it!
Understanding I-140: Eligibility and Process
What Is the I-140 Form?
The I-140 form, officially known as the Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers, is used by U.S. employers to petition for an immigrant worker to obtain permanent residency in the United States. It is part of the employment-based immigration process, where U.S. employers may hire foreign workers for specific positions when qualified U.S. workers are not available. The petition can be filed for various categories of workers, including skilled workers, professionals with advanced degrees, and individuals with extraordinary abilities in fields such as the sciences, arts, and business. In some cases, the petition can also be filed by the fore
Form I-140 Approval: What’s Next in Your Green Card Journey?
If you’re reading this, congratulations. You’ve likely received that long-awaited approval perceive for your Form I-140, also known as the Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers. Receiving this notice is a major milestone, but it doesn’t mean you have a green card just yet. The journey isn’t over.
Many see the I-140 as the most difficult hurdle to cross, but there are still more steps ahead before getting your hands on that plastic eternal resident card.
This article outlines what happens next after USCIS approves your I-140 petition and what you can expect as you continue on your path to lawful permanent residency in the United States.
The Waiting Game: Visa Availability and Priority Dates
Simply having an approved I-140 isn’t enough to file your final leafy card application. For most employment-based categories, you must wait until your priority date is current according to the visa bulletin before moving forward.
The priority hang out is the date you filed your labor certification application or I-140 petition, whichever came first. It establishes your place in line to apply for residency.
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U.S. citizens and lawful permanent resident petitioners residing in the United States must file Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative, with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). This can be done either electronically or through the traditional paper process through the mail.
To learn more about USCIS and to access forms and instructions, please visit http://www.uscis.gov/
Filing Petitions from Inside the United States
U.S. citizens and lawful permanent resident sponsors residing in the United States must file Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative, with the USCIS Chicago Lockbox facility, following instructions on the USCIS website. U.S. employers must file Form I-140, Petition for Alien Worker, as instructed on the USCIS website.
Filing Petitions from Outside the United States
While most immigrant visa petitions are filed in the United States, filing certain types of petitions outside the United States is possible. Learn about filing petitions outside of the United States.
Petition Approval
Your immigrant petition must be approved by USCIS before your case can proceed to the National
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Visa Interview
Once the NVC determines the file is complete with all the required documents, they schedule the applicant’s interview appointment. NVC then sends the file, containing the applicant’s petition and the documents listed above, to the U.S. Embassy or Consulate where the applicant will be interviewed for a visa. The applicant, attorney, and third-party agent, if applicable, will receive appointment emails, or letters (if no email address is available), containing the date and time of the applicant's visa interview along with instructions, including guidance for obtaining a medical examination.
Each applicant should bring a valid passport to the interview, as well as any other documentation above not already provided to NVC. A consular officer will interview the applicant, and the consular officer will determine whether the applicant is eligible to receive an immigrant visa in accordance with U.S. immigration law. Ink-free, digital fingerprint scans will be taken on the day of the interview. Generally, an applicant receives original civil documents and original translations back at the time of interview.
Green Card Through PERM Roadmap
Step 1: Formulate job duties and minimum requirements
When Curran, Berger & Kludt prepares your petition, the first step in the process is a series of correspondence between the attorney, employer, and employee to establish the crucial details of the job for which the employee is being sponsored. This includes job title, job duties, minimum education and experience requirements, job location, number of employees being supervised, and other important details. The employer must articulate the job requirements based on DOL regulations and realistic business practices. The employee must be able to show that they possessed the job requirements when accepting the offer. It is critical that previous experience and education be properly documented. Changes in the job duties, minimum requirements, or location later down the road could require beginning the process anew.
Timing of this step varies greatly, depending on how quickly we are able to get all the necessary information from all the parties involved. We typically offer a conference call with all parties 30 days after the start of the case, in order to refine certain details and review th