In past articles we discussed the Bona Fide Determination (BFD) Process for U visa applicants and their qualifying family members. We advised that the BFD process allows USCIS as its discretion to grant U visa applicants and qualifying family members…
In a past article, (Bona Fide Determination (BFD) Process for Qualifying Family Members of U Nonimmigrant Victims of Qualifying Crime), we discussed that a U visa application is bona fide if, upon initial review by Unites States Citizenship and Immigration…
In a previous article (U Visa Policy Updates: Applicants & Their Qualifying Family Members May Be Eligible to Work and Travel), we explained that on June 14, 2021, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it would,…
In a previous article (U Visa - Background and General Information), we explained that U nonimmigrant visas are available to victims of serious crimes who are helpful to law enforcement in the investigation and prosecution of criminal activity. Congress created…
Too often undocumented immigrants are victimized by exploitation, fraud, and extortion. Many of these crimes go unreported because undocumented immigrants are fearful that contacting the authorities may get themselves in trouble with the immigration authorities. The U nonimmigrant visa (“U…
When U visa is granted, it is valid for four years. Extensions are available if needed based on the following: Request from law enforcement; Exceptional circumstances; Due to delays in consular processing; or Automatically extended upon the filing and pendency…
The limit on the number of U visas that are available each year is 10,000 for principal applicants but there is no cap for family members deriving status from the principal applicant; such as spouses, children, or other eligible family…
Background The U nonimmigrant visa is provided for victims of certain serious crimes who are helpful to law enforcement in the investigation or prosecution of criminal activity. Congress created the U nonimmigrant visa with the passage of the Victims of…