After the EB-1A I-140 is approved, can I add family members?

Yes. Having an approved I-140 EB-1A does not prevent you from including your family: the EB-1A allows the principal beneficiary to bring along family members who qualify as dependents, generally a spouse and unmarried children within the age limit established for dependents.

This inclusion typically occurs at the stage following petition approval, and the path depends on where you are:

• Adjustment of status, when the applicant and family are already in the United States.
• Consular processing, when they are outside the country.

In either case, it is essential to prove the family relationship with appropriate documentation so that the inclusion meets the requirements of immigration law. The rules and age criteria for dependents may change over time.

For that reason, it is worth checking the updated requirements at the official USCIS source and, if you have questions about how your family members qualify, reviewing the situation with a specialist.

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