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U Visas<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n

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U visas are non-immigrant visas that are available to certain victims of criminal activity in the United States. \u00a0In order for a person to be eligible for a U visa, the crime that occurred must have been a qualifying crime. \u00a0One of the most common qualifying crimes is domestic violence. \u00a0See the government web page on U visas <\/a>for a list of the other qualifying crimes. \u00a0In addition, the applicant must have suffered substantial physical or mental abuse as a result of having been a victim of the criminal activity.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″ fade_animation_offset=”45px”][vc_column_text]\n

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Another important qualifying factor for a U visa is that the applicant must possess information about the criminal activity of which he or she was a victim. \u00a0For example, the applicant could possess information such as the identity of the perpetrator and the actions taken by the perpetrator during the crime. \u00a0A related requirement is that the applicant must be helpful or have been helpful to law enforcement during the investigation or prosecution of the crime. \u00a0This requirement is usually satisfied if the applicant provided a detailed statement to the police and did not at any time refuse to answer the questions of the police or prosecutor.<\/p>\n

The benefits of applying for a U visa include the fact that a person who receives this visa is eligible to apply for his or her green card after having the U visa for at least three years.\u00a0 Additionally, a person who applies for a U visa can include qualifying relatives in their application. \u00a0If the U visa applicant is under 21 years of age, he or she can petition for a spouse, children, parents, and unmarried siblings. \u00a0If the applicant is 21 or over, he or she can petition for a spouse and children.<\/p>\n

The process of applying for a U visa is a complicated one and requires the assistance of an experienced attorney. \u00a0Please call John L. Wheaton, Attorney at Law at 206-829-8214 to set up a consultation.<\/p>\nClick Here to Request a Consultation<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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