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 months
As of 2026-06-12
Category
employment
USCIS (Nebraska or Texas Service Center based on preference category)
How Form I-140 compares across PetitionPace forms
Total USCIS fee rank
#9 of 26
total fee $715
Vs median fee
+$175
median $540 across 26 forms
Processing high-end rank
#8 of 19
+0 mo vs median high end
Fee comparisons use only the in-repo PetitionPace USCIS form records and the cited USCIS fee schedule/form pages. They do not imply eligibility, legal strategy, or a guarantee that USCIS will accept a filing.
Processing time
This is a point-in-time estimate. USCIS changes published ranges frequently and the live tool can vary by service center and case type.
Typical range: 6-18 months
Estimate based on USCIS data reviewed 2026-06-12. Always check the live USCIS processing-times tool at egov.uscis.gov/processing-times before making decisions.
Filing fee
Filing fees shown here are based on the USCIS fee schedule effective April 1, 2024. USCIS fees can change; always confirm the current fee at uscis.gov before submitting a form.
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
Processing times are estimates based on USCIS historical data and change frequently. Always check the live USCIS processing-times tool at egov.uscis.gov/processing-times for current official ranges before making any decisions.
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.