U Visa
- Benefits of the U Visa: Provides legal status to victims of certain crimes who have suffered substantial physical or mental abuse and who cooperate with authorities in the investigation and prosecution of the crime. Allows residence and employment in the U.S., and after three years may apply for permanent residency.
- U Visa requirements:
- Have been a victim of a qualifying crime such as domestic violence, kidnapping, assault, among others.
- Have suffered substantial physical or mental abuse as a result of the crime.
- Cooperate with authorities in the investigation or prosecution of the crime.
- Be admissible to the U.S. or have a waiver of inadmissibility.
- Process to Obtain U Visa:
- File Form I-918, Petition for U Status, along with Form I-918, Supplement B, which must be signed by an authority in charge of the case.
- Provide proof of victimization and cooperation with authorities.
- Provide proof of victimization and cooperation with authorities.
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