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Battered Immigrants: U Visa

Extension of U Nonimmigrant Status for Derivative Family Members Using the Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status (Form I-539) :
This Policy Memorandum (PM) authorizes the Vermont Service Center (VSC) to approve an Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status (Form I-539) to extend U nonimmigrant status for a derivative family member whose initial period of stay is less than four years. Read More

USCIS Reaches Milestone: 10,000 U Visas Approved in Fiscal Year 2010 :
This marks the first time that USCIS, through extensive outreach and collaboration, has reached the statutory maximum of 10,000 U visas per fiscal year since it began issuing U visas in 2008. Read More

Green Card for a Victim of a Crime (U Nonimmigrant) :
Information on applying for a green card as a U visa holder. Read More

Questions and Answers: Qualifying Family Members of U Visa Beneficiaries May Obtain Lawful Permanent Residence :
Common questions are answered regarding U Visa applications. Read More

Questions & Answers: Victims of Criminal Activity, U Nonimmigrant Status :
Common questions and answers pertaining to U nonimmigrant visas. Read More

The U Visa For Crime Victims :
The U visa provides immigration status to certain victims of certain crimes. It was created in the Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act of 2000, Pub. Law 106-386 § 1513, codified at 8 USCA §§ 1101(a)(15)(U), 1184(o) and 1255(l), and its implementing regulations are at 8 CFR § 214.14.1 Read More