2023-05-21 13:21:37
The U Visa was created by the US Congress thanks to the approval of an important law in October 2000. It is the Law for the Protection of Victims of Human Trafficking and Violence, which includes the Law for the Protection of Abused Immigrant Women .
This visa is also known as U Nonimmigrant Status and is reserved for people who have suffered physical or mental abuse. They also provide assistance to law enforcement agencies and government officials in the investigation or prosecution of criminal activities.
This enhances the ability of law enforcement agencies to investigate and prosecute cases of domestic violence. Cases to which other crimes such as sexual abuse and foreign trafficking are added.
So, who gets U Nonimmigrant status?
It is primarily received by victims of a qualifying criminal act or those who suffer physical or mental abuse as a result of a criminal act. In this case, the crime could have occurred in the United States or violated the laws of the country.
It is also received by those with information about criminal activity. If she is under the age of 16 or has a disability, her parent or guardian on her behalf may have the information.
Those who helped or help police entities in the investigation or criminal prosecution of the crime also apply.
This visa is eligible for admission into the country. Otherwise, a waiver can be requested with a Form I-192, Application for Advance Permission to Enter as a Nonimmigrant.
To apply for U Nonimmigrant status, you must fill out a Form I-918, Petition for U Nonimmigrant Status. Here it is important to know that, if there is any problem of inadmissibility, you must submit a form to request the waiver of the cause of inadmissibility . We are talking about Form I-192, Application for Advance Permission to Enter as a Nonimmigrant.
Likewise, to request it, you must present a personal statement describing the criminal activity of which you were a victim. Also, evidence that establishes each of the eligibility requirements.
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