If you are a foreign national in the United States and a victim of a serious crime, a U visa lawyer may be able to secure you a legal status in this country. “U visa” is a term that describes the U nonimmigrant status, a form of humanitarian aid that has the potential to eventually lead to a green card.
Your U visa lawyer may be able to help you secure a U visa if you meet the following eligibility requirements:
This guide explains how your U visa lawyer at D’Alessio Law will help you through the U nonimmigrant status process.
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Your U visa lawyer will:
If we believe that you will qualify for a U visa, we will fill out a Form I-918, Petition for U Nonimmigrant Status and all supporting documents.
As a foreign national in the United States, you should consult with an experienced immigration attorney as soon as possible when speaking with law enforcement or any immigration official for your own protection. While law enforcement agents may have the best of intentions when offering to help you secure a U visa, you still need a U visa lawyer.
Law enforcement can’t directly grant you a U visa. Their role in the U visa process is providing U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) the documentation it needs to start the U visa process. Your U visa lawyer will explain that whoever offers you a U visa must also fill out and sign a Form 1-918, Supplement B, U Nonimmigrant Status Certification.
If you haven’t already been offered a U visa, your U visa lawyer can help you gather evidence that you are the victim of a “qualifying criminal activity” by the USCIS definition.
Qualifying crimes include:
If you’ve been victimized in a way that isn’t listed, talk to your U visa lawyer about your experience, it may qualify. U.S. law considers may offenses serious crimes even if they aren’t considered serious crimes in other countries.
Your U visa lawyer may be able to protect some of your family members under your U visa through a derivative U visa by filing a Form I-918, Supplemental A, Petition for Qualifying Family Member of U-1 Recipient with your application.
Family members that may qualify include:
If you are under 21, your U visa lawyer may be able to help you protect your parents and your unmarried siblings if they are minors through this legal status as well.
By helping you get a U visa, your U visa lawyer you will help you automatically qualify for the following immigration benefits:
You will also qualify for other state and federal benefits that can help you build a stronger life in the United States. Then, after three years, your U visa lawyer can help you apply for an Adjustment of Status to secure a green card.
Your U visa lawyer will not need to fight for your Employment Authorization Document (EAD). USCIS automatically issues you the EAD upon approval. Your family members will need to apply for their EADs though, and your U visa lawyer can help with that.
Once your U visa lawyer files your application, USCIS will issue you an appointment for biometric services. Your attorney will help you prepare.
We will also make sure you remember to bring a photo ID, your appointment letter, any notices that you’ve gotten from USCIS, and any other documents you are told to bring.
A U visa lawyer may be able to prevent your removal by helping you request a U visa if you are eligible. As experienced immigration attorneys, we will listen to the details of your specific situation and ask you questions that may feel very private. We ask questions to determine if humanitarian relief may be available to you such as asylum, a T visa, or a U visa.
If you’ve already been offered U nonimmigrant status in exchange for information, a U visa lawyer can protect you through the process too.
An experienced U visa lawyer should understand that you may be scared to talk with law enforcement if you don’t have a current legal immigration status. At D’Alessio Law Group, your U visa lawyer will help you feel at ease.
We understand that for decades people without lawful immigration status had to remain silent as crime victims because of fears of deportation. Your consultation with a U visa lawyer is confidential.
Properly filed U nonimmigrant petitions have a high approval rate. We understand that this process may feel overwhelming, but a U visa is a legitimate path to a more secure future in the United States. If you need to speak with a U visa lawyer, please reach out to D’Alessio Law Group today.