Work visas and employment-based green cards

Employment petitions (Forms I-140 and I-129) are built from your qualifications, your offer or your own work, and the category you qualify for. Some categories, like the national interest waiver, do not need an employer sponsor.

Your free eligibility check maps your background to the categories that fit and lists the evidence each one requires.

What you will usually need

• Degrees, licenses, and evidence of your work
• An employer letter or, for self-petitions, evidence of your own achievements
• Your passport and current status documents
• Publications, awards, or letters, depending on the category

The exact list for your case comes from the free eligibility check.