Immigration Updates
Mia Giacomazzi
USCIS Practice Alert: Updated Filing Procedures for Form I-140
Jan 17, 2025
Relevant tags(s):
Immigration Law
I-140-Filing
Employer Based Immigration
H-2B to Green Card
USCIS has issued an important update on filing employment-based immigrant petitions (Form I-140) following changes introduced by the Department of Labor’s Foreign Labor Application Gateway (FLAG) system.
🔑 Key Takeaways:
• Employers must now submit a printed copy of the electronically issued Final Determination for labor certifications approved through FLAG.
• This document, signed by DOL, the employer, foreign worker, and attorney (if applicable), serves as proof of labor certification.
• Specific rules apply for Schedule A occupations and national interest waiver (NIW) requests, requiring additional forms and information.
This update clarifies filing requirements and ensures proper documentation for petitions processed since June 1, 2023. While the adjudication process remains unchanged, accurate document submission is critical for petition approval.
Learn More: Visit the USCIS website for full details and filing checklists. https://www.uscis.gov/.../uscis-updates-filing-procedures...
