I-140 Document ValidationImmigrant Petition for Alien Workers
I-140 employment-based petitions require tight alignment between the PERM labor certification, the job description, and the beneficiary's educational credentials. CIRIS checks PERM validity, degree field match, and employer ability-to-pay.
Required Documents
- ✓Form I-140 (signed)
- ✓ETA Form 9089 — PERM Labor Certification (certified)
- ✓Educational credential evaluation
- ✓Official university transcripts
- ✓Experience letters from prior employers
- ✓Employer support letter
- ✓Employer tax returns (most recent 2 years)
- ✓W-2s or payroll recordsconditional
What CIRIS Catches
These are the most common issues CIRIS automatically detects in I-140 packets.
High Risk — Needs Immediate Attention
PERM expired (>180 days since certification date)
Beneficiary's degree field does not match PERM job requirements
Medium Risk — Review Recommended
Employer net income insufficient to pay proffered wage
Experience letters lack required detail (dates, duties, hours per week)
Educational documents are not officially certified or evaluated
Low Risk — Advisory
Consider including additional ability-to-pay evidence (annual reports, audited financials)
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