I am currently stuck in India. My PERM was recently approved. Does my employer need to wait until I return to the U.S. to file the I-140 petition?

Answer

No, there generally is no requirement that the beneficiary be in the U.S. at the time the I-140 is filed.  (03.Jun.2021)

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