U-visas are a special class of temporary immigration visas for victims of serious crimes—anything from murder, torture, rape, to perjury and domestic violence—through the I-918 form from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). In exchange for helping law enforcement with the prosecution of the perpetrator, the victim receives a temporary visa, work authorization, sometimes visas for family members, as well as a pathway to permanent resident status.
The Large Number of Criminal Victim Visas
The Large Number of Criminal Victim Visas
The Large Number of Criminal Victim Visas
U-visas are a special class of temporary immigration visas for victims of serious crimes—anything from murder, torture, rape, to perjury and domestic violence—through the I-918 form from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). In exchange for helping law enforcement with the prosecution of the perpetrator, the victim receives a temporary visa, work authorization, sometimes visas for family members, as well as a pathway to permanent resident status.