U Visa
Attorneys for crime victims in the United States
Did you know that you can obtain a U Visa in the following cases:
- Crime victims
- Abused men/women
- Domestic violence
- Work permit
- Witnesses
What is the U Visa?
The U Visa is a non-immigrant status designed to support individuals who have suffered certain types of crimes in the United States, such as torture, rape, serious assault, domestic violence, all types of sexual assault and sexual exploitation, prostitution, human trafficking, slavery, abduction, false imprisonment, kidnapping, blackmail, among others.
VISA U attorney Erika Jurado works with the utmost professionalism, backed by more than 18 years of experience in immigration law and a track record of winning complex cases. Remember that attorney Erika Jurado handles cases from anywhere in the United States.
With the help of the internet, procedures are simpler.
Attorneys for Crime Victims
U Visa immigration attorneys in Spanish and English with extensive experience. No matter where you are, we provide remote services, allowing us to have clients in the United States, Mexico, and throughout Latin America.
With the use of technology, distance is no longer an issue, and hiring a local lawyer who may not have the experience you are looking for is a thing of the past.
Our Visa U immigration law firm is trained and qualified to make your process completely convenient for you, without the need to leave your home. This way, we save time and money for you and your family.
- Save on transportation costs, time, and service thanks to technology.
- Nowadays, most procedures can be carried out with the help of the internet.
- Most of the cases we take on can benefit from online procedures.
How can we help you?
Immigration attorneys at your disposal
- I want to obtain permanent residency through the U Visa.
- I am applying for my U Visa. When will I receive my work permit?
- I was the victim of a crime 10 years ago. Am I still eligible for a U Visa?
These are some of the most common cases. If your case is not listed, please contact us as soon as possible so we can provide you with support.
On the way to the residence
Visa U Benefits
Avoid Deportations
Support from the authorities
Authorization to work
You may be eligible for a U Visa.
- You have been the victim of a qualifying crime.
- You have suffered substantially either physically or mentally as a result of being a victim.
- You possess information about the criminal activity.
- You have been helpful in the investigation or prosecution of the crime.
- The crime occurred in the United States.
- You are admissible to the United States as an immigrant. If you are inadmissible due to a criminal record or immigration violations, there is a discretionary but very broad waiver available that you could apply for to cure almost any ground of inadmissibility.
Crimes that qualify for the U Visa
- Kidnapping
- Sexual offenses
- Blackmail
- Domestic violence
- Extortion
- False imprisonment
- Obstruction of witnesses
- Female genital mutilation
- Armed assault
- Hostage-taking
- Incest
- Involuntary servitude
- Illegal restraint
- Murder
- Fraud in the hiring of foreign workers
- Kidnapping
- Obstruction of justice
- Peonage
- Perjury
- Sexual assault
- Sexual exploitation
- Slavery
- Stalking
- Torture
- Trafficking
To apply for a U Visa, people who have suffered any attempt, conspiracy, or instigation to commit any of the above-mentioned crimes or related crimes are also considered victims.
It is vitally important to have legal representation to guide and accompany the applicant throughout the process to ensure that their application is successful, especially if the person concerned does not speak fluent English.
Would you like to apply for a U Visa?
The U visa provides a work permit for U visa applicants. Under the new guidelines, the goal is to provide a work permit well before a final decision is made in the case. USCIS has not yet achieved this goal, but is working toward it. Even with the processing times, the U visa remains one of the most generous non-immigrant visas in immigration law.
The U visa allows you to help your spouse and children under the age of 21 as derivatives of your application. Not only are they provided with the same immigration benefits such as protection against deportation and work permits, but they may also be eligible for permanent residency alongside you.
The U visa could help you obtain immigration status if you have been a witness to a serious crime, cooperated with the investigation or prosecution of the crime, and suffered substantially as a result of the crime. Just as a direct victim could obtain benefits, a witness victim can also access them, including a possible path to permanent residence.
Frequently asked questions related to the U Visa
What is the U Visa and what is it for?
The U Visa is a non-immigrant status designed to support individuals who have suffered certain types of crimes in the United States, such as torture, rape, serious assault, domestic violence, all types of sexual assault and sexual exploitation, prostitution, human trafficking, slavery, abduction, false imprisonment, kidnapping, blackmail, among others.
What is the purpose of the U Visa?
The purpose of the U Visa is to encourage all those who have suffered or are suffering from any of these types of crimes to stop being exploited for fear of being deported due to lack of papers. By reporting the crime and cooperating with the authorities, immigrants may qualify for a visa. Once obtained, the person would no longer be considered an immigrant and could live legally and even apply for permanent residence in the future.
It is important to note that in order to obtain this type of visa, the person must file a police report to prove that they have indeed been the victim of a violent crime and/or have cooperated with the police in reporting it.
Who qualifies for the U Visa?
People who have suffered certain types of crimes in the United States, such as torture, rape, serious assault, domestic violence, all types of sexual assault and sexual exploitation, prostitution, human trafficking, slavery, kidnapping, false imprisonment, abduction, blackmail, among others.
What is required to qualify for the U Visa?
It is important to note that in order to obtain this type of visa, the person must have a police report to prove that they have indeed been the victim of a violent crime and/or have cooperated with the police in reporting it.
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