- Do I have to be in status or have entered legally if I want to apply for a U Visa?
- Is any type of crime eligible for a U Visa?
- Should the victim cooperate with the Government to be eligible for a U Visa ?
- If the Government does not want to proceed with the criminal case, can the victim still apply for a U Visa?
- Do the family members of the victim obtain any immigration benefit from the U Visa?
- Must the victim provide records of the injuries suffered?
- If the abuser is not an American citizen or a Permanent Resident, can the victim still apply for a U Visa?
- Can you apply for Permanent Residency once the U Visa is granted?
- How long does a U Visa last?
- Can I travel outside of the US after the U Visa is granted?
U Visas for Victims of Crime FAQs
1. Do I have to be in status or have entered legally if I want to apply for a U Visa?
2. Is any type of crime eligible for a U Visa?
3. Should the victim cooperate with the Government to be eligible for a U Visa?
4. If the Government does not want to proceed with the criminal case, can the victim still apply for a U Visa?
5. Do the family members of the victim obtain any immigration benefit from the U Visa?
If the family members are outside of the United States they may be able to obtain permission to enter the U.S. under a U Visa status.
6. Must the victim provide records of the injuries suffered?
7. If the perpetrator is not an American citizen or a Permanent Resident, can the victim still apply for a U Visa?
8. Can you apply for Permanent Residency once the U Visa is granted?
9. How long does a U Visa last?
10. Can I travel outside of the US after the U Visa is granted?
IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT THIS DOCUMENT
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