Time limit to apply I-140

[pss21]

Hello All,

 

I would like to know is there a time limit or expiration date for the ceritifed labor before I apply I-140.

 

 

Thanks

[pontevecchio]

Your employer needs to file the I-140 within 6 months of PERM approval.

[pss21]

Your employer needs to file the I-140 within 6 months of PERM approval.

ok Thanks pontevecchio.

[Attorney_9]

The original Labor certification will list the validity period (6 months) at the bottom of each page.  The I-140 must be filed within that validity period or it expires automatically.  

[Attorney_15]

The rule states that a labor certification must be submitted with the I140 within 180 days of the approval - not when it is received in the mail - and that is usually but not always 6 months. Also these days and for quite some time now DOL issues the labor certification with the time period of validity on the bottom of each page.