2025年1月24日 · Congress created the U nonimmigrant visa with the passage of the Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act (including the Battered Immigrant Women’s Protection Act) in October 2000.

ALERT: As of July 22, 2024, we met the fiscal year 2024 statutory cap of 10,000 individuals who can be issued U-1 nonimmigrant visas or granted U-1 nonimmigrant status per fiscal year. We adjudicated petitions to meet the statutory cap based on filing date, with the oldest petitions receiving highest priority.

The U visa can be a key tool to support your case. The U visa can help certain crime victims feel safer reporting crimes, so that they may be more willing to work with you, even if they do not have lawful immigration status.

U.S. immigration law allows alien who have been victims of certain crimes and granted U nonimmigrant status (U visa) to become lawful permanent residents (get a Green Card). To qualify for a Green Card as a crime victim, you must have U nonimmigrant status and meet certain eligibility requirements.

U Visa is a US non-immigrant for victims of criminal activity who have suffered mental and physical abuse. It is designed for two reasons: To protect victims of crimes who are not US citizens. To gather information regarding crimes.

The U visa is a United States nonimmigrant visa which is set aside for victims of crimes (and their immediate family members) who have suffered substantial mental or physical abuse while in the U.S. and who are willing to assist law enforcement and government officials in the investigation or prosecution of the criminal activity. [1]

Applying for the U Visa. The U Visa application process includes the following steps: Complete Form I-918: This is the primary application form for the U Visa. Along with this form, you must submit evidence supporting your claim, such as: Police reports or …

2024年2月14日 · U visas (also called U nonimmigrant status) are for victims of serious crimes who have suffered substantial mental or physical abuse. Serious criminal activity for this includes: People with U visas get nonimmigrant status for 4 years. Nonimmigrant status means it …

Victims of certain criminal activities that either occurred in the United States or violated U.S. laws may be eligible to petition for U nonimmigrant status to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).

2024年11月25日 · This visa is an essential option for non-citizens who have been victims of abuse, allowing them to remain in the U.S. and ultimately apply for a green card. Here, we outline the qualifications, application process, and important considerations for the U Visa.