What is the U Visa?

Complete Guide to the U Visa

Anyone, at any given moment, could be the victim of a crime in the United States. The importance of supporting immigrant victims—whose access to social benefits is severely limited—led to the creation of paths towards legal protection such as the U nonimmigrant status, also known as the U Visa.

The U Visa offers a route of immigration relief to people who have been the victims of certain crimes: it allows them to reach legal status within the country and obtain immigration benefits with which to build a safe future.

The U Visa application process is challenging and emotionally overwhelming, which is why the support of an experienced U Visa immigration attorney, like attorney Angel Lisinski, could make a significant impact on your case.

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U VISA FOR VICTIMS OF CRIME

The U visa offers immigration protection to certain victims of crime who have suffered substantial mental or physical abuse and are willing to help law enforcement investigate or prosecute those crimes.

Basic Eligibility

Victim of qualifying criminal activity

Suffered substantial physical or mental abuse as a result of the crime

Possesses information about the criminal activity

Has been, is being, or is likely to be helpful to law enforcement

The criminal activity violated U.S. law or occurred in the United States or its territories

Law Enforcement Certification (Form I-918B)

A key part of the U visa application is obtaining a certification from law enforcement, a prosecutor, judge, or other authority on Form I-918, Supplement B, confirming your helpfulness (or potential helpfulness) in the investigation or prosecution.

Derivative Family Members

In some cases, qualifying family members (such as spouses, children, and in some situations parents or siblings) may be able to obtain derivative U status based on the principal applicant’s case.

How Sobampo Law Firm Can Help

Screening your case for U visa eligibility

Coordinating with law enforcement to pursue Form I-918B certification

Preparing your application, declarations, and supporting evidence

Advising on derivative family members

Planning for long-term options, including a green card

Confidential Consultation for U Visa Cases

If you are a victim of crime, you may have immigration options. We handle these cases with care and confidentiality.