Secure legal status and work authorization while helping law enforcement.
The U-Visa is a nonimmigrant visa available to victims of certain crimes who have suffered mental or physical abuse and are willing to assist law enforcement in the investigation or prosecution of the criminal activity. This visa provides temporary legal status and work authorization in the United States, offering a pathway to a green card after three years for eligible applicants.
The U-Visa is designed to encourage victims to report crimes without fear of deportation, helping law enforcement agencies prosecute offenders while ensuring victim protection.