Common Immigration Forms

G-28

Tells USCIS that an attorney is acting in behalf of each applicant or petitioner

I-129

NIV Case

Requests work authorization (visa status) for nonimmigrant worker

I-129S

NIV Case

when requesting L-1 status under a previously approved blanket L petition

I-539

NIV Case

used for 1 dependent (spouse or child) requesting a status

I-539A

NIV Case

used when additional dependents are requesting a dependent status

ETA 9035/9035E

H-1B employer files when seeking to employ nonimmigrant worker and attend they’ll pay FN prevailing wage, there are no labor disputes, a notice of application has been posted, and hiring the FN won’t adversely impact US workers

ETA 9141

IV Case

Requests for Prevailing Wage Determination.

Provides DOL w a job description, minimum requirements, and work location so they can determine prevailing wage

ETA 9089

IV Case

“PERM Application” or Labor Certification Application. Proof there are no willing, able, qualified US workers

I-140

IV Case

used by companies to petition/sponsor a nonimmigrant to become eligible to apply for LPR status

I-485(J)

IV Case

used for any individual filing for Lawful Permanent Residency (LPR)/to get a green card.

If the AOS and I-140 are not filed concurrently, form I-485J must be filed to confirm the job offer is still valid or a new job is the same/similar

I-131

Scenario-Specific Case

Requesting Advance Parole ((AOS) (for AOS or F-1 students) or re-entry permit (LPRs who intend to travel outside the US for 6+ months)

I-765

Scenario-Specific Case

allows certain F-1 students, dependent spouses, and pending AOS applicant to work

I-131 & I-765

Scenario-Specific Case

requests that the foreign national can work and travel

I-907

Scenario-Specific Case

request that an application be adjudicated within 15 calendar days

(available for form I-129 & I-140)