Used by employers (or self-petitioners in certain categories such as EB-1A and EB-2 NIW) to petition for a foreign worker to become a permanent resident.
Employer (or self-petitioner in EB-1A / EB-2 NIW / EB-1B in some cases) files Form I-140 with the underlying labor certification (where required) and evidence of the beneficiary's qualifications. Premium processing is available via Form I-907.
| Filing Type | Address |
|---|---|
USCIS Texas Service Center (USPS) – most EB-2/EB-3 PERM-based filings | USCIS Texas Service Center Attn: I-140 6046 N Belt Line Rd, STE 730 Irving, TX 75038-0007 |
USCIS Nebraska Service Center (USPS) – EB-1, EB-2 NIW, certain EB-3 | USCIS Nebraska Service Center Attn: I-140 P.O. Box 87140 Lincoln, NE 68501-7140 |
| USCIS Office | Category / Subtype | Processing Time | Receipt Date for Inquiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska Service Center EB-1A Extraordinary Ability | EB-1A Extraordinary Ability | 9.5–12.5 mo. | — |
| Texas Service Center EB-1A Extraordinary Ability | EB-1A Extraordinary Ability | 8–11 mo. | — |
| Nebraska Service Center EB-2 NIW | EB-2 NIW | 13–17 mo. | — |
| Texas Service Center EB-2 NIW | EB-2 NIW | 10–14 mo. | — |
| Nebraska Service Center EB-2/EB-3 PERM-based | EB-2/EB-3 PERM-based | 6–9 mo. | — |