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U visa lawyer - Visa for crime victims
The U visa program is designed to help those immigrants who have been victims of certain crimes and assisted the authorities in their investigation and prosecution. Our U visa lawyers bring them the protection and security you need. Remember you’re not alone.
What is a U visa lawyer?
The U visa program was created by the US government to give temporary legal status and protection to those immigrants who have been victims of certain crimes, suffering physical and/or psychical injuries in the process, and assisting the authorities in their investigation and prosecution.
Our experienced U visa lawyers will help you get the visa that you need. Granting you legal status and a work permit to rebuild your life with dignity and security. Don´t face this complicated time alone. We are here to help you reach a better future.
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U visa Benefits
Our U visa lawyers can help you get this life-changer visa and access all these benefits to rebuild your life with dignity.
Any immigrant that has been a victim of certain qualified crimes and has assisted the authorities in their investigation and prosecution can apply to obtain the following benefits of the U visa:
- Temporal legal status
- Work Authorization
- Protection from deportation while your U visa is pending.
- Possibility to obtain permanent resident status after three years of holding a U visa.
- Possibility to include some Immediate Family members (spouses, children, and parents) on your U visa request (if they meet certain criteria).
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How to obtain a U visa?
Any immigrant who has been victim of certain crimes and is willing to help the authorities to investigate and prosecute them can apply to the U visa program. Nevertheless, you must meet certain criteria established by the US government and follow the necessary procedures.
This could be overwhelming after the trauma of being involved in a crime, but our professional U visa immigration lawyers are here to help you, putting all their experience, knowledge, and dedication to get you this life-changing opportunity, guiding you through the process.
Requirements
Eligibility requirements to get a U visa
Immigrants who have been victims of certain crimes and cooperate with the authorities in their investigation and prosecution can obtain a U visa if meet these requirements:
- The applicant must be a victim of a qualified crime
- The applicant must suffer physical and/or mental injuries as a result of the crime.
- The applicant must provide information regarding the criminal activity.
- The qualified crime must occur in the U.S. and/or violate U.S. laws
- The applicant must help the authorities during the investigation and prosecution of the crime, providing aid and information.
- The applicant must be admissible under current U.S. immigration laws and regulations (If is not, they have to apply for a migratory waiver).
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What crimes qualify for the U visa program?
- Domestic violence
- Sexual Assault
- Extortion
- Violation
- Torture
- Interference with witnesses
- Human trafficking
- Abduction
- Incest
- Involuntary servitude
- Forced prostitution
- Genital mutilation
- Assault with a weapon
- Obstruction of justice
- Perjury
Documentation
Document requirements to obtain a U visa
To start your petition for a U visa, you have to submit the following documents:
- Form I-918Petition for U Nonimmigrant Status
- Form I-918, Supplement BU Nonimmigrant Status Certification signed by a competent authority.
- Form I-918, Supplement APetition for Qualifying Family Member of U-1 Recipient (if you want to include a relative in your petition).
- Form I-192Application for Advance Permission to Enter as a Nonimmigrant (if you need a migratory waiver to enter to the United States).
- Asigned certification from the policeAs a prove that you assisted or have information that could assist in the investigation of the crime.
- Supporting evidence to prove the existence of the qualified crime and the emotional or physical harm suffered. Like medical or hospital reports, medical, police and court records, psychological evaluations, and photos, among others.
- Apersonal statementExplaining the incident and how it has affected your daily life.
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Our U visa Lawyers can help you navigate the complexities of the migratory system, guiding you with compassion and understanding. Putting all their experience, knowledge, and dedication to help you obtain the legal status that you need to start a new life free from fear and traumas.
Don’t let fear win over your right to a better life. Contact us and get the legal help that you deserve to start again in the country that you choose to call home.