Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers
An employer (or self-petitioning worker) files to classify a foreign worker for an employment-based immigrant visa.
Filing fee
$715
Typical processing
6–18 mo
As of 2026-06-12
Category
employment
USCIS (Nebraska or Texas Service Center based on preference category)
Processing time
Typical range: 6–18 months
Estimate based on USCIS data reviewed 2026-06-12. USCIS processing times change monthly and vary by service center and case specifics. Always check the live USCIS processing-times tool at egov.uscis.gov/processing-times for the current range for your specific case type and service center.
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Filing fee
Filing fee: $715
Source: USCIS Form G-1055 (effective April 1, 2024); uscis.gov/i-140
Fees and form details last reviewed June 2026 against the USCIS fee schedule (Form G-1055, effective April 1, 2024). Always confirm the current fee at uscis.gov before filing.
Premium processing: Premium processing available (I-907, $2,805) for most I-140 categories.
Where to file
USCIS (Nebraska or Texas Service Center based on preference category)
Always confirm the current filing location and instructions at uscis.gov — official I-140 page .
Common questions
- What is Form I-140?
- An employer (or self-petitioning worker) files to classify a foreign worker for an employment-based immigrant visa.
- How much does it cost to file Form I-140?
- The USCIS filing fee for Form I-140 is $715, from the fee schedule effective April 1, 2024. Always confirm the current fee at uscis.gov before paying.
- How long does I-140 take?
- USCIS reports a typical processing range of 6–18 months for Form I-140 as of 2026-06-12. Processing times change monthly — always check egov.uscis.gov/processing-times for the current range.