Can You Include Your Family on Your I-140 Petition? What You MUST Know!

Описание: Can you include your family on your I-140 petition? This is a common question for individuals applying through employment-based categories like EB1, EB2, or EB3. In this video, US immigration attorney Loren Locke breaks down what you need to know about listing your spouse and children on your I-140 petition, what USCIS actually looks for, and why it’s important to reflect their existence even if they aren’t immigrating right away. Understanding this process is crucial for a smooth green card application and future adjustment of status.

Many people worry whether having a family might affect their I-140 approval, or whether USCIS sees it as a positive or negative. The answer? It doesn’t matter. US immigration policies don’t weigh your marital or parental status in the adjudication of your I-140 petition. However, omitting family members—especially when they exist at the time of filing—could raise red flags or delay future steps like getting family-sponsored visas or immigrant visas through consular processing.

Even if your spouse or children aren’t planning to move immediately or weren't born at the time of filing, it’s best to include accurate information upfront. If you’re planning to move forward with the visa bulletin process, green card interviews, or H1B visa requirements, you'll want your petition to be as complete as possible. USCIS wants honesty and clarity—not perfection. And if your family situation changes later, a qualified US immigration attorney can help navigate the update process.

Whether you’re coming to the U.S. on a business immigration path, H1B visa, EB-5 investor visa, or other route, understanding how your family fits into your immigration law journey can make or break your strategy. Watch this video for clear, practical tips from an experienced US immigration lawyer and prepare your petition with confidence.

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Can You Include Your Family on Your I-140 Petition? What You MUST Know!

⏱️ Timestamps:

00:00 Intro
00:29 What You Need to Include About Your Family
01:24 Do Dependents Affect EB Quotas?
01:50 – What If You Forgot to List Your Kids or Spouse?
02:57 Outro

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