Temporary Visas
- Temporary Visas
- H-1B Visas & Cap Issues
- H-1B Cap Issues
- H-1B Cap Exemptions
- Timing Issues for Cap-Subject H-1B Visas
- Legal Help from an Experienced H-1B Lawyer
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- J-1 Waivers
- What Is an O-1 Visa?
- Tips for Collecting Evidence of Extraordinary Ability
- Building Your Case for Extraordinary Ability
- Difference Between an I-94 & a Visa
- What are the Effects of Unlawful Presence?
U Visas
The U visa category is for those who entered in another non-immigrant visa status but who are prevented from timely departure or fail to maintain status because they suffered substantial physical or mental abuse as a result of having been a victim of criminal activity involving a violation of one or more federal, state or local criminal statutes relating to rape, torture, trafficking, incest, domestic violence and other such similar crimes.
The victim must provide information helpful to the investigation or prosecution of the crime, and a petition for U visa status must be accompanied by a certification from a law enforcement agency involved. Nearly all grounds of inadmissibility may be waived, and individuals in U visa status may adjust to permanent residence after three years. A maximum stay of 4 years in U status is allowed. U visas are limited to 10,000 per fiscal year.
If you are in need of a New York U visa lawyer, feel free to contact Karin Wolman today!