U Visa

U Visas (also called U nonimmigrant visas or U nonimmigrant status) are approved for victims who suffered mental or physical abuse due to certain crimes that occurred in the United States. These visas are meant to protect the victims, regardless of their status, and encourage cooperation with the government and police force.  These visas are typically granted to victims of crimes such as domestic violence, sexual assault, and trafficking of noncitizens but the full eligibility can be seen below:

Eligibility

• You are the victim of qualifying criminal activity.

• You have suffered substantial physical or mental abuse as a result of having been a victim of criminal activity.

• You have information about the criminal activity. .

• You were helpful, are helpful, or are likely to be helpful to law enforcement in the investigation or prosecution of the crime.

• The crime occurred in the United States or violated U.S. laws.

• You are admissible to the United States.