I-140, Employment Based Green Card, Immigration Law, VISANOW

Green Card - I-140

A petition used to apply for permanent residence based on employment in the U.S. An I-140 petition is called an Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker and permits qualifying employees in the U.S. to apply for an immigrant visa, also referred to as permanent residence, or the "Green Card."

• What Are The Requirements for a Family-Based Permanent Residence Petition Using Form I-140?
• How Long Is This Visa Valid?
• Are Dependents Eligible for Permanent Residence?

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What are The Requirements for an Employment-Based Permanent Residence Petition Using Form I-140?

Evidence of any one of the following:

1. Extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics
2. Experience as outstanding university professor or researcher
3. In the past 3 years, 1 year of employment as a multinational executive or manager for the foreign affiliate of the petitioning U.S. company
4. Exceptional ability in the sciences, arts, or business, 
5. A Masters degree and has been offered employment of which is in the national interest (national interest waiver)  
6. A Masters degree, or a Bachelors degree with 5 years progressive experience  
7. A Bachelors degree or two or more years experience
8. PERMANENT LABOR CERTIFICATION and evidence that the worker qualifies for the position.

How Long Is This Visa Valid?
This is a permanent residence visa and is valid indefinitely.

Are Dependents Eligible for Permanent Residence?
Yes. All children under 21 years old and spouses are entitled to permanent residence when the primary applicant receives approval of the I-140. When the approval is received the applicant and the applicant's dependents may apply for permanent residence. If they are in the U.S., they may adjust their status to permanent residence by filing USCIS Form I-485.

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Resources

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