Instructions TOCs

Table of Changes - Instructions

Form I-140, Petition for Alien Worker

OMB Control No. 1615-0015

August 8, 2013

Summary: The proposed rule, Enhancing Opportunities for High-Skilled H-1B1 and E-3 Nonimmigrants, CW-1 Nonimmigrants, and EB-1 Immigrants, RIN 1615-AC00.

(1) Edits to the “Initial Evidence” section, for employers filing for an outstanding professor or researcher, to reflect that the current list of evidentiary criteria was expanded. A new paragraph B was added to specify that if the listed standards do not readily apply, then the petitioner may submit comparable evidence to establish the alien’s eligibility. Subsequent paragraphs were renumbered.

(2) Minor clarifying language updates to maintain parity among USCIS forms.

LOCATION	CURRENT	PROPOSED
Page 2: Initial Evidence (S1 Rule)	… 2. A U.S. employer filing for an outstanding professor or researcher (Part 2. Petition Type, Item Number 1.b. on the form) must file the petition with… b. Evidence the beneficiary … c. If you are a university … d. If you are a private employer…	[Page 3] … 2. A U.S. employer filing for an outstanding professor or researcher (Part 2. Petition Type, Item Number 1.b. on the form) must file the petition with… b. If the above criteria do not readily apply, you may submit comparable evidence to establish the alien’s eligibility; and c. Evidence the beneficiary … d. If you are a university … e. If you are a private employer…
Page 1-2, General Instructions (Language)	Each petition must be properly signed and accompanied by the appropriate fee. (See "What Is the Filing Fee?" section of these instructions.) A photocopy of a signed petition or a typewritten name in place of a signature is not acceptable… 3. Answer all questions fully and accurately. If an item is not applicable or the answer is “none,” leave the space blank.	Each petition must be properly signed and filed. A photocopy of a signed petition or a typewritten name in place of a signature is not acceptable. USCIS provides forms free of through the USCIS Web site. In order to view, print, or fill out our forms, you should use the latest version of Adobe Reader, which can be downloaded for free at http://get.adobe.com/reader/... 3. Answer all questions fully and accurately. If an item is not applicable or the answer is “none,” type or print "N/A".
Page 6, What Is the Filing Fee? (Language)	…2. Telephone the USCIS National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283 and ask for the fee information.	…2. Telephone the USCIS National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283 and ask for the fee information. For TDD (hearing impaired) call: 1-800-767-1833.
Page 6-7, Where to File (Language)	Please see the USCIS Web site at www.uscis.gov/I-140 or call the USCIS National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283 for the most current information about where to file this benefit request…	Please see the USCIS Web site at www.uscis.gov/I-140 or call the USCIS National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283 for the most current information about where to file this benefit request. For TDD (hearing impaired) call: 1-800-767-1833…
Page 7, Address Changes (Language)	If you have changed your address, you must inform USCIS of your new address. For information on filing a change of address go to the USCIS web site at www.uscis.gov/addresschange or contact the USCIS National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283…	If you have changed your address, you must inform USCIS of your new address. For information on filing a change of address go to the USCIS web site at www.uscis.gov/addresschange or contact the USCIS National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283. For TDD (hearing impaired) call: 1-800-767-1833.
Page 8, USCIS Forms and Information (Language)	You can get USCIS forms and immigration-related information on the USCIS Web site at www.uscis.gov. You may order USCIS forms by calling our toll-free number at 1-800-870-3676. You may also obtain forms and information by telephoning our USCIS National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283…	To ensure you are using the latest version of this form, visit the USCIS Web site at www.uscis.gov where you can obtain the latest USCIS forms and immigration-related information. If you do not have internet access, you may order USCIS forms by calling our toll calling our toll-free number at 1-800-870-3676. You may also obtain forms and information by calling our USCIS National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283. For TDD (hearing impaired) call: 1-800-767-1833…

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