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You’ve been living in the United States for years. Now, you’ve been the victim of a serious crime, and you may have concerns about notifying law enforcement. After all, you don’t want to lose your residency and risk deportation. If this situation sounds familiar, you can partner with a U visas immigration lawyer in Phoenix, AZ.
New Frontier Immigration Law has years of experience helping people in your situation. We want to get justice and minimize disruption to your life. A Phoenix immigration lawyer can protect your rights and help you reach your goals. We offer strategic sessions where you can learn more. Contact us today to schedule your free case evaluation.
What Are the Requirements for a U Visa?
A U visa (a U nonimmigrant visa) lets an undocumented person remain in the U.S. if they are the victim of a crime. However, there are many requirements, including:
- The applicant must be a victim of a qualifying crime (which you can learn about below).
- The crime must have occurred within the U.S. or have violated U.S. law.
- The applicant must have suffered substantial harm due to the crime.
- The applicant must have information about the crime.
- The applicant must be helpful toward the authorities at every stage of their investigation.
- The applicant must be admissible to the U.S., or if the applicant is inadmissible, they must apply for a waiver.
What Constitutes a Qualifying Crime?
Per U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) requirements, some crimes that may allow you to seek a U visa include:
- Blackmail
- Domestic violence
- Adduction
- Rape and other forms of sexual assault
- Homicide
- Kidnapping
- Involuntary servitude
- Forced prostitution
There are many qualifying crimes. One of the immigration attorneys from our firm can explain whether the crime in your case qualifies you for a U visa.
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How Does a U Visa Help You Get Permanent Residency?
If you can get a U visa, you can eventually get a green card and get your status converted to a permanent U.S. resident. However, to get a green card, you must maintain your status as a U visa holder for three years, live continuously within the U.S. during that period, and follow certain steps.
To get a U visa, you must file a certification of helpfulness. This document certifies that you helped law enforcement investigate the crime you experienced. The problem is that law enforcement has no obligation to help you with this document. This can make its submission difficult. However, by working with an experienced lawyer, you won’t have to worry about it.
Your immigration attorney serving Phoenix can work with the appropriate authorities to get this form filled out. That way, you can focus on your personal well-being.
What Will a Phoenix U Visas Immigration Attorney Do for Me?
Our firm provides many helpful services so our clients can achieve their goals, whether that’s temporary or permanent U.S. residency. Our attorneys can:
- Help you apply for a U visa
- Help your family apply for U visas
- Help you apply for permanent residency
- Help you prevent or appeal a denial
- Protect you against deportation
Help You Apply for a U Visa
Your attorney will evaluate your situation, ensure you meet the legal requirements, and then guide you through the process of getting a U visa. This includes filling out paperwork, filing it appropriately, and even going back and forth with government officials.
Regardless of your circumstances, we understand that you’ve been through a traumatic experience. We want to do everything possible so you can get a U visa.
Help Your Family Apply for U Visas
In addition to yourself, your spouse, children, parents, and siblings could also apply for U visas and eventually achieve permanent residency. Our firm can help each of them apply.
Help You Apply for Permanent Residency
If you’ve been a U visa holder for three years, your attorney can explain your green card eligibility. If you qualify, your attorney will help you apply for permanent residency.
Help You Prevent or Appeal a Denial
USCIS reports that more than 80 percent of people who apply for U visas get approved. Still, this process isn’t easy, and you may have to appeal a denial to get what you need. Our team can guide you through the appeals process. We can learn the reason for your application’s denial and take action.
Protect You Against Deportation
With a U visa (or even a pending application for a U visa), you have protection against deportation. However, you’re not immune to deportation.
Once you have your U visa, if you’re ever being threatened with deportation, your attorney could protect you. You can contact your immigration lawyer if you ever receive a deportation notice or if you ever believe you’re under threat of removal.
Our firm provides many other services to protect our clients. We can tell you about these services during a strategic session.
Our U Visas Immigration Lawyers
About Our U Visas Immigration Attorneys in Phoenix, AZ
The lawyers from our firm understand what you’re going through. Many of them have been through similar experiences. Our lawyers empathize with your situation and want to do everything possible to assist you. Since our lawyers understand immigration law, they know how to protect you, and they know a U visa can help.
Our lawyers have assisted many clients like you already, so they have the experience you’re looking for in a legal team. Many of these clients have written testimonials about how much they appreciate us.
You can expect our team to do everything necessary to protect you. You deserve residence and security in the U.S., and we will fight hard for it.
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Extensions for a U Visa
A U nonimmigrant visa is valid for four years from the date of issuance. At the end of this period, the visa will expire, and the visa holder will have to leave the country unless they have obtained permanent residency status in the meantime. However, in certain cases, a U visa holder may qualify for an extension to their U visa.
The circumstances under which you may be able to apply for an extension include:
- At the request of law enforcement
- Situations involving exceptional circumstances
- Cases involving delays in consular processing
- When awaiting the processing of your green card application
Contact a U Visas Immigration Attorney in Phoenix, AZ
You may have difficulty getting your U visa and status adjustment on your own. Yet, instead of worrying, you can connect with a Phoenix U visa immigration lawyer from our firm. During a strategic session, we’ll go over your situation and help you move forward. To speak with New Frontier Immigration Law, contact us today.
Reach out by phone or through our website to schedule a free case review with a member of our legal team.
