Check list for I-140 NIW non-concurrent filing

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hnks

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Could you kindly provide a checklist for the documents to send for an I-140 application (non-concurrent filing)
I am sending mine next week, self petition mainly with resourced obtained from this helpful site, So please whoever has done that before, post
thanks
 
I was hoping to hear from members of this forum who has done petitions by themselves, what documentation needs to be sent with I-140 NIW.
TO my knowldege:
-Form I-140 signed.
-Form ETA-750 B (in duplicate)
-A check in the amount of $475.00
- Copy of my ID (DL or Passport)
-Supporting documentation (Degrees, experinece, Letters, awards, citations, ........)

Do I need to send a copy of my current visa or I-94???
DO I need to have an emplyoment letter if this self petitioned?????
Am I missing something???
Please advise.
thanks
 
Here is a list of the documents in my I140 packet:

1. Attorney cover letter (citing relevant law & standards, summarizing why I qualify).
2. Document index (citing from important documents right in the index).
3. I-140
4. ETA-750 in duplicate.
5. MSc and PhD degrees certificates.
6. Evidence to show that my research has intrinsic merit (copy of government documents talking about my research area).
7. A letter signed by me explaining my research.
8. Letters of recommendation, CV for each person.
9. List of my publications, talks, grants, patents.
10. References/citations (first page of every paper).
11. Copy of my passport.
12. Copy of I-94, H1B petition, approval notice.

Overall, my application was a good foot of paper. I have to say the lawyer did a pretty nice job. Everything is organized and looks very professional.

I would urge you to consider hiring a lawyer. If you qualify for a NIW chances are you make enough money to pay for one. Its unfortunate having to shell out a few thousand dollars, but its worth it. I am glad I didn't have to worry about assembling all of this. I checked a few case numbers before and after mine and many I-140 are getting rejected by the mailroom. Thats probably people trying to do it on their own.
 
nscagony said:
Here is a list of the documents in my I140 packet:

1. Attorney cover letter (citing relevant law & standards, summarizing why I qualify).
2. Document index (citing from important documents right in the index).
3. I-140
4. ETA-750 in duplicate.
5. MSc and PhD degrees certificates.
6. Evidence to show that my research has intrinsic merit (copy of government documents talking about my research area).
7. A letter signed by me explaining my research.
8. Letters of recommendation, CV for each person.
9. List of my publications, talks, grants, patents.
10. References/citations (first page of every paper).
11. Copy of my passport.
12. Copy of I-94, H1B petition, approval notice.

Overall, my application was a good foot of paper. I have to say the lawyer did a pretty nice job. Everything is organized and looks very professional.

I would urge you to consider hiring a lawyer. If you qualify for a NIW chances are you make enough money to pay for one. Its unfortunate having to shell out a few thousand dollars, but its worth it. I am glad I didn't have to worry about assembling all of this. I checked a few case numbers before and after mine and many I-140 are getting rejected by the mailroom. Thats probably people trying to do it on their own.
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Did you include all the pages of your publications or just the first page of each publication only ?. Thanks,

--HH
 
All the pages of my publications. I was a little worried about the volume but someone here in the forum said its common to do so.
 
I am doing self application for EB2/NIW (no attorney).

My employer is ready to sponsor my petition for EB1-OR if I go through employers attorney- however, attorney fee I have to pay. The attorney's charge is $6500.00 ! ($5000.00 for me and $750.00 each for dependents !). That is why I decided to go for EB2/NIW.

-HH
 
good luck with ur petition. my new employer is leaning towards EB1-OR but i'm not sure of it (as I mentioned in my earlier post). so, i'm thinking whether i should do NIW on my own as a back-up especially since my H-1 ends next year December.
 
Helping hand
I am sending mine out in the next couple of days too.
I was wondering if you could double check with me the list for the NIW petition.
Thanks
hnks
 
hnks said:
Helping hand
I am sending mine out in the next couple of days too.
I was wondering if you could double check with me the list for the NIW petition.
Thanks
hnks
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Here we go:

1). I-140 with fee
2). ETA 750B in duplicate
3). Summary letter explaining my research and how I meet relevant criteria for NIW
4). Copy of letters from experts in my field
5). Copy of my degrees
6). Copy of H-1B approval
7). CV
8). Employment letter (may not be required)
9). Research publications
10). Presentations abstract
11). Citations list and 1st page of cited paper
12). Documents showing national interest of my research field
13). Passport ID pages, visa stamp, I-94 for myself and dependents
14). Copies of previous H-1B approvals (visa history)
15). Copy of J-1 Visa waiver
16). CV of referees (I got only CV of four of the eight referees)
17). Other docs: Copy of memberships, evaluation of works of others

I haven't included copy of previous IAP-66 (J-1 visa) approvals. I think it is not necessary.

Hope this helps.

--HH
 
Thank you HH
So how did you organize your summary letter. DId you base it on the 3 prongs?
thanks
hnks
 
Another question
If you have worked somewhere for a certain time. Do I need to include a letter to prove this employment or filling form 750 B with the addresses of employers is enough?
THanks
 
hnks said:
Thank you HH
So how did you organize your summary letter. DId you base it on the 3 prongs?
thanks
hnks
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My `summary' letter is around 20 pages. I explained my research contributions, national importance and towards the end, addressed each of following prongs:
  1. alien seeks employment in an area of substantial intrinsic merit
  2. the proposed benefit will be national in scope
  3. demonstrate that the national interest would be adversely affected if a labor certification were required
  4. aliens ability to serve national interest is significantly above than available US worker with same minimal qualifications
  5. alien has a past record of contributions to areas of national interest justifying future benefit to national interest

Also, some where in the letter I have quoted the AAO decision along the lines that `it is not necessary that beneficiary be the first author in the journal articles'.

Hope this helps.

--HH
 
HH,

Can you tel me where is the link for this AAO decision or if you have and could send me, i shall send u my email id. let me know.
"Also, some where in the letter I have quoted the AAO decision along the lines that `it is not necessary that beneficiary be the first author in the journal articles'."
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shankyyy said:
HH,

Can you tel me where is the link for this AAO decision or if you have and could send me, i shall send u my email id. let me know.
"Also, some where in the letter I have quoted the AAO decision along the lines that `it is not necessary that beneficiary be the first author in the journal articles'."
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Here we go (see page No. 5)

Hope this helps,

--HH
 
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please advise

HelpingHand said:
I am doing self application for EB2/NIW (no attorney).

My employer is ready to sponsor my petition for EB1-OR if I go through employers attorney- however, attorney fee I have to pay. The attorney's charge is $6500.00 ! ($5000.00 for me and $750.00 each for dependents !). That is why I decided to go for EB2/NIW.

-HH
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Hi HH,

I've been getting all my documents together. I'm still anticipating 5 more letters and i would have a total of nine letters before i will finally file my I-140/I-475 on my own. Is this no. enough? Also, what is the advantage of e-filing my application? do you need an employer to do this?

Regards,
Mizzou Tiger
 
Mizzour Tiger said:
Hi HH,

I've been getting all my documents together. I'm still anticipating 5 more letters and i would have a total of nine letters before i will finally file my I-140/I-475 on my own. Is this no. enough? Also, what is the advantage of e-filing my application? do you need an employer to do this?

Regards,
Mizzou Tiger
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First of all, I am not very experienced. What I hear from the forum is 7 letters is very good. More doesn't mean your case is strong. It is the quality (not quantity) of the letters which counts. E-filing has advantage in the sense you will get receipt numbers immediately (at least that is what I understand). *But* if you go through this forum, you will find that USCIS keep missing the supporting documents (which are sent separately) for many e-filed cases. So, my strategy is *not to e-file*. If you use personal checks, you can get receipt numbers from the back side of the check.

--HH
 
HelpingHand said:
First of all, I am not very experienced. What I hear from the forum is 7 letters is very good. More doesn't mean your case is strong. It is the quality (not quantity) of the letters which counts. E-filing has advantage in the sense you will get receipt numbers immediately (at least that is what I understand). *But* if you go through this forum, you will find that USCIS keep missing the supporting documents (which are sent separately) for many e-filed cases. So, my strategy is *not to e-file*. If you use personal checks, you can get receipt numbers from the back side of the check.

--HH
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Hey, thanks for your reply! how did you submit your documents? did you put them together in a binder? did you send it by fedex? and by the way, i'm just curious why you did not concurrently file your I-485?

Mizzou Tiger
 
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