Instructions For Form I-140 - Immigrant Petition For Alien Worker (Page 9 of 10) in pdf

Instructions for Industry and Occupation Codes

NAICS Code

You can obtain the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code from the U.S. Department of

Commerce, U.S. Census Bureau at Type or print the code from left to right, one

digit in each of the six boxes. If you use a code that is less than six digits, type or print the code left to right and then add

zeros in the remaining unoccupied boxes. For example:

1. Type or print the code sequence 33466 as 334660; or

2. Type or print the code sequence 5133 as 513300.

SOC Code

You can obtain the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) System codes from the DOL, Bureau of Labor Statistics

at Type or print the code from left to right, one digit in each of the six boxes. If you use a code which

is less than six digits, type or print the code left to right and then add zeros in the remaining unoccupied boxes. For

example:

1. Type or print the code sequence 19-1021 as 19-1021; or

2. Type or print the code sequence 15-100 as 15-1000.

USCIS Forms and Information

To ensure you are using the latest version of this petition, visit the USCIS website at

where you can obtain

the latest USCIS forms and immigration-related information. If you do not have Internet access, you may order USCIS

forms by calling our toll-free number at 1-800-870-3676. You may also obtain forms and information by calling the

USCIS National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283. For TTY (deaf or hard of hearing) call: 1-800-767-1833.

Instead of waiting in line for assistance at your local USCIS office, you can now schedule an appointment through our

online system, InfoPass, at infopass.uscis.gov. Use the InfoPass appointment scheduler and follow the screen prompts

to set up your appointment. InfoPass generates an electronic appointment notice that appears on the screen.

Penalties

If you knowingly and willfully falsify or conceal a material fact or submit a false document with your Form I-140, we will

deny your Form I-140 and may deny any other immigration benefit. In addition, you will face severe penalties provided

by law and may be subject to criminal prosecution.

USCIS Compliance Review and Monitoring

By signing this form, you have stated under penalty of perjury (28 U.S.C 1746) that all information and documentation

submitted with this form are complete, true, and correct. You also authorize the release of any information from your

records that USCIS may need to determine eligibility for the benefit you are seeking and consent to USCIS verifying such

information.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has the authority to verify any information you submit to establish

eligibility for the immigration benefit you are seeking at any time. USCIS’ legal authority to verify this information is in

8 U.S.C. 1103, 1155, and 1184, and 8 CFR Parts 103, 204, 205, and 214. To ensure compliance with applicable laws and

authorities, USCIS may verify information before or after your case is decided.

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