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Immigration

Issues for U-Visa Principals and Derivatives Aging Out

U nonimmigrant status, often referred to as the “U Visa,” is a form of immigration relief available to noncitizens who are survivors of serious crimes in the United States.

Khadija DerrickMarch 6, 2023

Immigration

Possible U-Visa availability for migrants deceived to travel to Martha’s Vineyard

Texas Sheriff for Bexar County, Javier Salazar signed a U-Visa certification form based on claims by noncitizens transported from Bexar County under false pretenses.

Khadija DerrickDecember 14, 2022

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Immigration

Applying for U Visa Nonimmigrant Status

U nonimmigrant status “U Visa” is a temporary immigration status granted to victims of certain crimes who have suffered mental or physical abuse.

Khadija DerrickDecember 1, 2022

Immigration

Potential Avenues for Relief for Exceptional U-Visa Processing Backlogs

A U-Visa is relief in the form of prosecutorial discretion from removal granted to noncitizens with no lawful status in the United States which includes work authorization.

Khadija DerrickFebruary 22, 2022

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Immigration

Options in obtaining a green card for family members who never received Derivative U-Visa Status?

A spouse, child or parent of a child under 21 years of age of a U-Visa Beneficiary can still receive a green card if the following criteria are met:

Khadija DerrickFebruary 8, 2022

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Immigration

Obtaining a green card for family members of U-Visa beneficiaries

A U-Visa is a non-immigrant status that grants to noncitizens with no other status to live in the United States the benefit of not being removed form the United States and work authorization for a period of four years.

Khadija DerrickFebruary 3, 2022

Immigration

Obtaining a Green Card from U-Visa Status

One of the benefits of obtaining a U-Visa other than being protected from removal and receiving work authorization for a period of four years, is the fact that a U-Visa beneficiary after maintaining such status for a period of three…

Khadija DerrickFebruary 2, 2022

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Immigration

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

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Immigration

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

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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

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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

Issues for U-Visa Principals and Derivatives Aging Out

Possible U-Visa availability for migrants deceived to travel to Martha’s Vineyard

Applying for U Visa Nonimmigrant Status

Potential Avenues for Relief for Exceptional U-Visa Processing Backlogs

Options in obtaining a green card for family members who never received Derivative U-Visa Status?

Obtaining a green card for family members of U-Visa beneficiaries

Obtaining a Green Card from U-Visa Status

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

What is the U visa and how could I qualify?

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?

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

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

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

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