The U visa provides legal protection for victims of certain crimes in the U.S. who have suffered abuse and assist law enforcement in investigating or prosecuting the crime. It also allows eligible family members to apply for protection.

Who Qualifies?

• Victim of a qualifying crime (e.g., domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, felonious assault, kidnapping).
• Suffered substantial physical or mental abuse from the crime.
• Helpful, or likely to be helpful, to law enforcement in investigating or prosecuting the crime.
• Admissible to the U.S. (or eligible for a waiver).

Benefits

• Temporary legal status up to 4 years.
• Work authorization in the U.S.
• Derivative visas for qualifying family members.
• Path to permanent residency after 3 years.

How to Apply

1. File Form I-918 with USCIS.
2. Submit law enforcement certification (Form I-918, Supplement B).
3. Provide evidence of abuse and cooperation.
4. Apply for work authorization and, later, adjustment of status.

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