u visa

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…