For U.S. employers, immigration compliance has always involved more than simply filing the right petition on time. Government filing fees, employee work authorization, visa processing, and changing federal requirements can all affect the cost and timing of hiring foreign talent.

For U.S. employers sponsoring foreign workers and for foreign nationals waiting for employment-based green cards, FY2025 delivered an important warning: visa demand continues to outpace the available supply in the EB-3 category. 

For many employment-based immigrants, checking the Visa Bulletin each month has become part of the green card journey. But one question continues to create confusion:

For employers sponsoring foreign workers for permanent residence, Form I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers, is one of the most important steps in the employment-based immigration process.