A federal judge ruled that the government’s policy of third country removals is unlawful. This means the government can’t arbitrarily remove individuals …
Form U, Application for Victims of Criminal Activity, is a nonimmigrant visa used for victims of certain crimes who have suffered mental or physical abuse and are helpful to the investigation or prosecution of criminal activity. This visa was created in conjunction with the Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act, and was intended to strengthen law enforcement agencies ability to investigate and prosecute domestic violence, sexual assault, trafficking of noncitizens and other crimes, while protecting the victims of crimes who have suffered abuse.
Whatever your immigration issue may be, we are here to help. Our team of attorneys and staff work hard to help you reach your goals.
An accepted U Visa is valid for 4 years. Extensions of the visa are available in some cases, usually if:
No, there is no fee to file the U Visa. However, there is a filing fee of $230 in order to apply for a derivative visa for a family member (Form I-929).
You can file your form online or by mail. Filing online allows you to:
You can create an account to file online. You can also mail your form to your region’s designated USCIS office.
Of course, you can choose to manage your case independently. However, working with immigration experts can help you navigate the process and provide guidance throughout.
You may be represented, at no expense to the U.S. government, by an attorney or other duly authorized representative. Your representative must submit Form G-28, Notice of Entry or Appearance as Attorney or Representative. Your representative may also submit Form G-28 at the time of your interview.
Immigration issues can be quite complicated. Combine that with the current rate of change in U.S. policies, it can be hard to keep up. Our team puts their experience to work for you and your particular situation. We work hard to stay on top of policy changes and are prepared for changes down the line. We offer patented online software, MyEsq, that streamlines the filing process and makes our knowledgeable team of lawyers just a click away.
Stay up-to-date on the latest developments in U.S. Immigration.
A federal judge ruled that the government’s policy of third country removals is unlawful. This means the government can’t arbitrarily remove individuals …
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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced the initial H-1B registration period for the 2027 fiscal year. Registration opens at noon eastern …
The Department of State (DOS) will deny visa applicants considered too reliant on public benefits. The announcement signals a reversal of a …
