<html> <head> <title>I-140 Applications, US I-140, US Immigration Visa Servises, Employment Visas - Visanow.Com Visa Directory I-140</title> <meta name="description" content="Visanow.com offers US immigration visa servises including I-140 applications."> <meta name="keywords" content="I-140, I140, GREEN CARDS, US GREEN CARD, GREENCARD, EMPLOYMENT VISA, IMMIGRATION, UNITED STATES IMMIGRATION VISA, US IMMIGRATION VISA, H-1B VISA, H1B VISA, UNITED STATES GREENCARD, EMIGRATION, IMMIGRATION ATTORNEY, IMMIGRATION, LAWYER, IMMIGRATION SERVICES, IMMIGRANT, US CITIZENSHIP, USCIS, US Citizenship and Immigration Services, WORK PERMITS, ETA 750 A, ETA 750 B, I-130, I-485, I-765, B-1, B-2, EMPLOYER ASSISTANCE, IMMIGRATION FORMS AND APPLICATIONS, USCIS FORMS, VISA PROCESSING SERVICE, HUMAN RESOURCE, TOURIST VISA, STUDENT VISA, PERMANENT RESIDENCE, TEMPORARY RESIDENCE, VISA INFORMATION, VISANOW.COM, VISANOW, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, IL"> <link href="/styles.css" rel="stylesheet" type="text/css"> <script language="JavaScript" src="/IFrame.js"></script> <script language="JavaScript"> <!-- VerifyIFrameParent('/visadirectory/visas/i140.asp'); 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return false;">Full Service</a><img src="/images/g-divider.gif" width="15" height="10"><a HREF="#" onclick="launchFastForms('True','I-140'); return false;">Fast Forms</a><br> <br> <br></span> <a name="requirements" id="requirements"></a> <span class="subhead">What are The Requirements for an Employment-Based Permanent Residence Petition Using Form I-140?<br></span> <span class="text">Evidence of any one of the following: <ol> <li>Extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics (1st preference; use VisaNow.com<font size=2><sup>®</sup></font> <a href="javascript: self.parent.location.href='/visadirectory/visas/gc-ew.asp'">Green Card - Exceptional Worker</a>)</li> <li>Experience as outstanding university professor or researcher (1st preference; use VisaNow.com<font size=2><sup>®</sup></font> <a href="javascript: self.parent.location.href='/visadirectory/visas/gc-ew.asp'">Green Card - Exceptional Worker</a>).</li> <li>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 (1st preference; use VisaNow.com<font size=2><sup>®</sup></font> <a href="javascript: self.parent.location.href='/visadirectory/visas/gc-ew.asp'">Green Card - Exceptional Worker</a>).</li> <li>Exceptional ability in the sciences, arts, or business, (2nd preference; use VisaNow.com<font size=2><sup>®</sup></font> <a href="javascript: self.parent.location.href='/visadirectory/visas/gc-ew.asp'">Green Card - Exceptional Worker</a>).</li> <li>A Masters degree and has been offered employment of which is in the national interest (national interest waiver) (2nd preference; use VisaNow.com<font size=2><sup>®</sup></font> <a href="javascript: self.parent.location.href='/visadirectory/visas/gc-ew.asp'">Green Card - Exceptional Worker</a>).</li> <li>A Masters degree, or a Bachelors degree with 5 years progressive experience (2nd preference; use VisaNow.com<font size=2><sup>®</sup></font> <a href="javascript: self.parent.location.href='/visadirectory/visas/gc-lc.asp'">Green Card - Labor Certification</a>).</li> <li>A Bachelors degree or two or more years experience (3rd preference; use VisaNow.com<font size=2><sup>®</sup></font> <a href="javascript: self.parent.location.href='/visadirectory/visas/gc-lc.asp'">Green Card - Labor Certification</a>).</li> <li><a href="javascript: self.parent.location.href='/visadirectory/visas/eta750ab.asp'">PERMANENT LABOR CERTIFICATION</a> and evidence that the worker qualifies for the position. (3rd preference; use VisaNow.com<font size=2><sup>®</sup></font> <a href="javascript: self.parent.location.href='/visadirectory/visas/gc-lc.asp'">Green Card - Labor Certification</a>).</li> </ol> <br> <br></span> <a name="valid" id="valid"></a> <span class="subhead">How Long Is This Visa Valid?<br></span> <span class="text">This is a permanent residence visa and is valid indefinitely.<br><br></span> <a name="dependents" id="dependents"></a> <span class="subhead">Are Dependents Eligible for Permanent Residence?<br></span> <span class="text">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 <a href="javascript: self.parent.location.href='/visadirectory/visas/i485.asp'">I-485</a>.<br> <br> <br> <a href="javascript: launchVisa('I-140')"><img src="/images/b-start-your-app-or.gif" width="163" height="19" vspace="10" border=0></a></span></td> <td rowspan="29"><img src="/images/spacer.gif" width="25" height="1"></td> </tr> <tr align="left" valign="top"> <td width="100%"><br><br> <a href="" onClick="self.scrollTo(0,0); return false;" id="anchors">TOP</a><img src="/images/g-divider.gif" width="15" height="10"> <a href="javascript:history.back(1)" id="anchors" target="_top">Back</a></td> </tr> </table> </body> </html>
