U Visa Attorney for crime victims.
If you were a crime victim in the U.S. and cooperated with police, you may qualify for legal status, work permit and eventually a green card. We represent you remotely in all 50 states.
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What is the U Visa and who qualifies?
The U Visa is an immigration status created by Congress to protect crime victims who cooperate with authorities in the investigation or prosecution of the crime. It grants you legal status for 4 years, automatic work permit (EAD), and the ability to apply for green card after 3 years. It applies regardless of your current immigration status.
Crimes that qualify for U Visa
This list is partial. If you were a victim of any violent crime, we evaluate your case for free.
Requirements to qualify
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Have been a victim of one of the qualifying crimes.
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Have suffered substantial physical or mental harm as a result of the crime.
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Have information about the crime.
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Have cooperated, be cooperating, or be willing to cooperate with authorities.
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The crime must have occurred in the U.S. or violated U.S. laws.
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If you witnessed a qualifying crime and reported it to the authorities, you may also qualify.
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Benefits of the U Visa
Legal status for 4 years
Federally recognized immigration protection.
Work permit (EAD)
Work legally in the U.S. automatically.
Path to green card
Apply for permanent resident after 3 years.
Deportation protection
Protected status throughout the process.
Step-by-step process
Evaluation and strategy
We analyze your case, documentation and eligibility.
Police certification (I-918 Supplement B)
We handle the certification with the relevant agency.
I-918 Petition
We prepare and file your complete petition with immigration.
Wait + deferred action + work permit
While you wait, immigration grants deferred action and work permit.
Approval + adjustment to permanent resident
After 3 years with U Visa, you apply for green card.
How long does the process take?
The official waitlist is about 5 years. However, immigration grants deferred action and work permit (EAD) through a "Bona Fide Determination" much earlier: usually within the first 12-18 months of filing the petition.
Most of our clients obtain a work permit within the first 12-18 months.
Can the U Visa be denied? Yes. That's why preparing the case well matters.
The most common causes of denial include: insufficient documentation of the crime, lack of police certification, criminal records not properly resolved, and inconsistencies in the declaration. That's why expert representation makes the difference between approval and denial.
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