What Form I-140 means
An approved I-140 locks in the priority date in most categories. EB-1A and EB-2 NIW applicants can self-petition; other categories need an employer.
Where it comes up
- EB-1A overviewExtraordinary Ability Green Card
- EB-1C overviewMultinational Manager or Executive Green Card
- EB-2 NIW overviewNational Interest Waiver
- PERM overviewLabor Certification (EB-2 / EB-3)
Related terms
- Priority DateA priority date is a green card applicant's place in line, usually the date the PERM or I-140 was filed.
- AOS: Form I-485Form I-485 is the application to adjust status to permanent resident (green card) from inside the United States.
- PERM: PERM Labor CertificationPERM is the Department of Labor process that shows there are no qualified, willing U.S. workers for a role, required for most employer-sponsored EB-2 and EB-3 green cards.
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This page is general information, not legal advice. Immigration rules, fees and processing times change frequently. Confirm current details with USCIS or a licensed immigration attorney.