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A# question
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If you have ever applied in the past for an immigration benefit, you most likely have an A#. Not all benefits will provide you with a number though.
And sometimes the number you are assigned for one kind of benefit (a EAD based on a J-2, for example) will not be the same number assigned later if you apply for I-140 or I-485.
If you ever have gotten a receipt notice from USCIS in the past, see the small box on the upper right hand side of the notice (2 boxes down on the right) where it says "Applicant". You will see your name there and perhaps a sequence of numbers that are preceded by "A". That would be your A number. If this does not apply to you at all, don't leave the I-140 and I-485 field blank, instead type or print "None".
And sometimes the number you are assigned for one kind of benefit (a EAD based on a J-2, for example) will not be the same number assigned later if you apply for I-140 or I-485.
If you ever have gotten a receipt notice from USCIS in the past, see the small box on the upper right hand side of the notice (2 boxes down on the right) where it says "Applicant". You will see your name there and perhaps a sequence of numbers that are preceded by "A". That would be your A number. If this does not apply to you at all, don't leave the I-140 and I-485 field blank, instead type or print "None".
eb1a-query
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During I-140, it should be empty. after you get your I-140 approved, they will send you A# with your approval notice. so don't worry.
Thanks EB1a_Query and JK for your help.
Another small question on premium processing upgrade. In the form I-907 I am asked to select whether I am Petitioner or Applicant. I made a self-petition of I-140 under EB1A so, should I select as both Petitioner or Applicant.
Thanks
Triv
Another small question on premium processing upgrade. In the form I-907 I am asked to select whether I am Petitioner or Applicant. I made a self-petition of I-140 under EB1A so, should I select as both Petitioner or Applicant.
Thanks
Triv
You can check "applicant" since that's a direct line to you. The petitioner, as you probably know, would be an employer or sponsor who filed on your behalf (not applicable to your case). Although either would be correct, I think "applicant" is more direct and makes more sense.
No you don't need to contact them to fill in "None" for your A#. Although USCIS advises the following,
Complete All Information:
Please be careful that forms are complete. We prefer not to speculate why a particular question was not answered. The response "none" is preferable to a blank space.
... I don't think it's going to hurt your application if you left a blank space. It's just something they "prefer" but it won't ruin anything. You'll get your A# on your receipt notice. Good luck.
No you don't need to contact them to fill in "None" for your A#. Although USCIS advises the following,
Complete All Information:
Please be careful that forms are complete. We prefer not to speculate why a particular question was not answered. The response "none" is preferable to a blank space.
... I don't think it's going to hurt your application if you left a blank space. It's just something they "prefer" but it won't ruin anything. You'll get your A# on your receipt notice. Good luck.
eb1a-query
Registered Users (C)
For EB1A, you are both petitioner and applicant or beneficiary.