Visa U para Víctimas de Violencia Doméstica

This is a type of immigration visa granted to individuals who have been victims of violent crimes within the United States. Once the U visa is submitted, the applicant may request a work permit. In addition, individuals who are granted this type of visa may obtain permanent residence in three years.

In order to qualify for this type of visa, individuals must have certification from detectives or police officers who have investigated and followed up on their case in order to determine or confirm that the applicant has been a victim of a crime. Likewise, the person must apply for the visa within a valid time after the events occurred and not wait too long, because they would no longer be eligible to apply for the U visa.

Once the person or applicant has the certification issued by the police, they can seek an attorney experienced in this type of case and begin the U visa application process. At Progresso Legal Group P.C., we have a team of attorneys highly experienced in this visa application process and we can help you with the procedure.

With the legal assistance of an attorney, the process begins by gathering all the documents and sending them by email to the USCIS immigration offices. The applicant should keep in mind that having serious criminal records such as robbery, domestic violence, or other crimes may make them ineligible for the U visa application, which is why the attorney must review the applicant’s record before beginning the application.

On the other hand, this type of visa can be considered an excellent benefit for individuals who entered the United States illegally or who were deported through the border by order of an immigration judge. Likewise, individuals who have a deportation order may apply to obtain this type of visa and therefore be protected from deportation.

Important Point
USCIS provides 10,000 U visas each year so that immigrants who are victims of crimes can be legally protected and sheltered. When applications exceed the annual limit, USCIS creates a waiting list for applicants, and those who are eligible for the visa are provided with work and travel permits.

List of crimes that qualify a victim for the U visa
The list of crimes that qualify for this type of U visa is quite extensive, but not all crimes apply to the process. Those who have been victims of the crimes listed below may apply to obtain a U visa.