Victims of certain crimes in the United States may be eligible for immigration protection through the U Nonimmigrant Visa (U Visa) program. The U Visa was created to help victims of serious crimes who have suffered physical or mental abuse and are willing to assist law enforcement in the investigation or prosecution of those...
Category: U Visa / Victims of Criminal Activity
Traveling to the U.S. With a Pending Criminal Case: What You Need to Know
A common and important question we hear from prospective travelers is:
“Can I enter the United States if I have a pending criminal case?”
The answer isn’t always straightforward. While a conviction is often the most serious immigration issue, even a pending criminal case — where no verdict...
U Visa Applications: What Happens If You Leave the U.S.?
For victims of crime seeking immigration relief in the U.S., the U Visa is a critical pathway to safety and stability. However, questions often arise about what happens if you leave the U.S. while your U Visa application is pending. Unlike many other immigration applications, a U Visa application can continue to be...
USCIS Updates Policy on Expedited Requests for Urgent Travel and Critical Needs
On October 11, 2024, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released updated guidance about expedited requests, particularly for those needing to travel due to urgent professional, academic, or personal commitments. This policy now addresses both planned and unplanned travel, providing individuals with clear guidelines on how to seek expedited adjudication of their...
Green Card Journey: Mastering U Visa Adjustments
The U Visa serves as a beacon of hope for victims of crime in the United States, offering them a path to safety, security, and ultimately, an opportunity to become permanent residents. For those fortunate enough to have their U Visa approved, the next logical step is to consider the process of...
Understanding U Visas: A Guide for Crime Victims with Past Convictions
In the realm of immigration law, U Visas emerge as a critical provision for individuals who've experienced the trauma of being victims of certain crimes. This non-immigrant status is designed to encourage victims to come forward and cooperate with law enforcement without the fear of being deported. But what about those victims...
Empowering Foreign Workers: DHS’s New Deferred Action Process
In a significant development aimed at bolstering the rights and protections of foreign workers in the United States, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced the implementation of a streamlined process for these individuals to request deferred action. This announcement marks a pivotal step forward in ensuring that foreign workers who...
USCIS POLICY ALERT: Preserving Continuous Residence and Physical Presence for Purposes of Naturalization while Engaged in Religious Duties Outside the United States
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is updating policy guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual regarding applicants’ registration to vote through a state’s department of motor vehicles or other state benefit application process and the effects on an applicant’s good moral character (GMC).
Policy Highlights
• Clarifies that USCIS will not penalize an applicant who unknowingly...
USCIS Interagency Strategy for Promoting Naturalization
As of May 21, 2021, U.S. citizens will be able to use their expired U.S. passports to return to the United States through December 31, 2021.
Travelers qualify for this exception if all the following are true:
• They are a U.S. citizen.
• They are currently abroad seeking to return to the United States....
USCIS Reverts Naturalization Civics Test to 2008 Version
If confirmed by the Senate, Juddou will lead an agency that is looking to tackle visa and naturalization backlogs, avoid future budgetary concerns and address cumbersome agency processes.
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