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OMB No. 1615-0015; Exp. 12/31/09

Instructions for I-140, Immigrant

Department of Homeland Security

Petition for Alien Worker

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

Instructions

Read these instructions carefully to properly complete this form. If you need more space to complete an answer, use a

separate sheet of paper. Write your name and Alien Registration Number (A-Number), if any, at the top of each sheet of

paper and indicate the part and number of the item to which the answer refers.

6. An unskilled worker (requiring less than two years of

What Is the Purpose of This Form?

specialized training or experience) to perform labor for

which qualified workers are not available in the United

This form is used to petition U.S. Citizenship and Immigration

States.

Services (USCIS) for an immigrant visa based on

In addition, a person may file this petition on his or her own

employment.

behalf if he or she:

1. Has extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education,

Who May File Form I-140?

business, or athletics demonstrated by sustained national or

international acclaim and whose achievements have been

A U.S. employer may file this petition for:

recognized in the field; or

1. An outstanding professor or researcher with at least three

2. Is a member of the profession holding an advanced degree

years of experience in teaching or research in the academic

or is claiming exceptional ability in the sciences, arts, or

area, who is recognized internationally as outstanding:

business, and is seeking an exemption of the requirement of

a job offer in the national interest (NIW).

A. In a tenured or tenure-track position at a university or

institution of higher education to teach in the academic

area; or

General Instructions

B. In a comparable position at a university or institution of

higher education to conduct research in the area; or

Step 1. Fill Out Form I-140

C. In a comparable position to conduct research for a

1. Type or print legibly in black ink.

private employer that employs at least three persons in

2. If extra space is needed to complete any item, attach a

full-time research activities and which achieved

continuation sheet, indicate the item number, and date and

documented accomplishments in an academic field.

sign each sheet.

2. An alien who, in the three years preceding the filing of this

3. Answer all questions fully and accurately. State that an

petition, has been employed for at least one year by a firm

item is not applicable with "N/A." If the answer is none,

or corporation or other legal entity and who seeks to enter

write "None."

the United States to continue to render services to the same

employer, or to a subsidiary or affiliate, in a capacity that is

Step 2. General Requirements

managerial or executive.

Initial Evidence

3. A member of the professions holding an advanced degree

or an alien with exceptional ability in the sciences, arts, or

1. If you are filing for an alien of extraordinary ability in

business who will substantially benefit the national

the sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics:

economy, cultural or educational interests, or welfare of the

United States.

You must file your petition with evidence that the alien has

sustained national or international acclaim and that the

4. A skilled worker (requiring at least two years of

achievements have been recognized in the field of

specialized training or experience in the skill) to perform

expertise.

labor for which qualified workers are not available in the

United States.

A. Evidence of a one-time achievement (i.e., a major

internationally recognized award); or

5. A member of the professions with a baccalaureate degree.

Form I-140 Instructions (Rev. 06/12/09) Y

Instructions For Form I-140 - Immigrant Petition For Alien Worker - U.s. Citizenship And Immigration Services

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