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Am I a victim for purposes of the U visa? U visas for bystanders or indirect victims

The U Nonimmigrant status, also known as U visa, is designed to encourage immigrant community members to report crimes to law enforcement. The U visa allows qualifying applicants and, in some cases, some of their family members, to gain protection…

Jenny ZhanSeptember 6, 2019

Immigration

What is the U visa and how could I qualify?

The U Nonimmigrant status, also known as U visa, as designed to encourage immigrant community members to report crimes to law enforcement. Immigrant individuals, particularly those undocumented, are often reluctant to report crimes to the police or court out of…

Jenny ZhanSeptember 3, 2019

Immigration Immigration Law Changes & New Law

I am the victim of a crime and will apply for a U visa. What happens to my family members? Can they benefit as well?

Jenny ZhanSeptember 3, 2019

Immigration

I was a victim of a crime at work, can I qualify for a U visa?

The U Nonimmigrant status, also known as U visa, is designed to encourage immigrant community members to report crimes to law enforcement. Immigrants are often reluctant to report crimes to the authorities out of fear, this is particularly true for…

Jenny ZhanAugust 30, 2019

Deportation & Humanitarian Immigration Immigration

I’m a victim of a crime. Are there any remedies available for me?

The FBI recently reported an overall increase of 1.7% in the number of violent crimes for the first 6 months of 2015 compared with figures reported for the same time in 2014. That year, there were around 5.4 million violent…

IanScottMarch 11, 2016

Deportation & Humanitarian Immigration Immigration

Humanitarian Relief – Refugee, Asylum, VAWA, U/T Visas, TPS, DACA, SIJS

The U.S. immigration system provides a number of services and protections to individuals in need of refuge from natural and man-made disasters, persecutions, and other urgent situations. This list is non-exclusive, please refer to United States Citizenship and Immigration Service…

IanScottOctober 26, 2015