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What are the Benefits of Obtaining a U Visa?
The U Visa offers a pathway for non-citizen crime victims who fulfill specific criteria to remain in the United States. By securing a U Visa, eligible individuals can access several benefits, including:
What are the Requirements for a U Visa?
The U visa allows an undocumented individual to remain in the U.S. if they have been a victim of a crime. However, several requirements must be met, such as:
What are the Qualifying Crimes for a U Visa?
According to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), you may be eligible to apply for a U visa if you have experienced certain crimes, such as:
Abduction
Abusive sexual contact
Being held hostage
Blackmail
Domestic violence
Extortion
False imprisonment
Felonious assault
Female genital mutilation
Fraud in foreign labor contracting
Incest
Involuntary servitude
Kidnapping
Manslaughter
Murder
Obstruction of justice
Peonage
Perjury
Prostitution
Rape
Sexual assault
Sexual exploitation
Slave trade
Stalking
Torture
Trafficking
Witness tampering
Unlawful criminal
Restraint
Please note that this is not a complete list of all crimes that qualify for a U visa. Other similar activities or attempts, conspiracies, or solicitations to commit these crimes might also be considered qualifying criminal activities.
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To be eligible for a U visa, you must not only be a victim of a crime but also have experienced physical and/or mental harm. Additionally, you must cooperate with law enforcement in various ways, such as calling 911 or providing information about the incident and the perpetrator to the US police department.
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