Plans are in process for a mass deportation program, according to Tom Homan, who has been chosen by President-elect Trump to serve as Border Czar.
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.
Plans are in process for a mass deportation program, according to Tom Homan, who has been chosen by President-elect Trump to serve as Border Czar.
Asylum officers will now have the power to decide if migrants are not allowed to apply for asylum due to public safety or national security reasons, according to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
The Citizenship and Immigration Services Ombudsman (CIS Ombudsman) made a formal recommendation to improve the process for filing Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative, which is used for family-based immigration petitions.
The H-1B visa changes, first proposed in late 2023, are now finalized. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the rule in the Federal Register.
