U.S. immigration law allows certain victims of criminal
activity to obtain lawful immigration status if they help law
enforcement investigate and/or prosecute the crime.
These categories include:
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visas for Victims of Qualifying Criminal Activity (U Visa);
- visas for Victims of Human Trafficking (T Visa); and
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visas for persons who assist law enforcement in the
investigation of crimes and terrorist activity (S Visa).
How we help: If
you have been the victim of a particular crime, have been
trafficked in the United States, or have inside information
about certain criminal activity, our attorneys can assist with
obtaining a U, T, or S visa, which may lead to lawful
permanent residence. These visas may be available to
undocumented foreign nationals who entered the United States
as long as they can prove they have been or are likely to be
helpful in the investigation and/or prosecution of qualifying
criminal activity, among other eligibility factors.
Additionally, victims and survivors of domestic violence may
be eligible to self-petition for immigration status under the
Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). Victims of domestic
violence who are the child, parent, or current/former spouse
of a United States citizen or a permanent resident (green card
holder) and are abused by their citizen or permanent resident
family member may be eligible to apply for a green card
themselves without needing the abuser to file for immigration
benefits on their behalf.
For more information on VAWA, U-Visas, and T-Visas (Visa
Options for Victims of Crime), read this brochure prepared by the U.S. Department of
Homeland Security.
Para obtener más información sobre las Opciones de Inmigración
para las Víctimas de Delitos, haz clic aquí para obtener un folleto preparado por el
Departamento de Seguridad Nacional.
犯罪受害者的簽證選擇欲了解更多信息, 請點擊這裡由國土安全部編寫了一本小冊子.
Более подробную информацию о визе вариантов для жертв
преступлений, нажмите здесь для брошюры подготовленный Департаментом
Национальной Безопаности
To speak with an immigration attorney about U.S. immigration
for victims of crime contact Grossman Young & Hammond.