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U Visa · Humanitarian

U Visa – Document Organization Support

Organized document preparation support for crime victims pursuing U nonimmigrant status.

Our Fee

$79

USCIS Fee

$0

Est. Completion

20–25 min

Processing Time

Several years (annual cap)

🚨 Important: U Visa petitions require a signed law enforcement certification (Form I-918B) before you can file. We assist with document organization only — not legal advice.

About U Nonimmigrant Status

The U nonimmigrant status (U visa) is available to victims of qualifying criminal activity who have suffered substantial physical or mental abuse and who have been, are being, or are likely to be helpful to law enforcement in the investigation or prosecution of the crime. The U visa is available to victims regardless of immigration status. Due to an annual cap of 10,000 U visas, there is a lengthy waitlist — USCIS now issues a bona fide determination (BFD) to eligible waitlisted petitioners, which may grant temporary work authorization.

Qualifying Crimes

•Abduction

•Abusive sexual contact

•Assault

•Domestic violence

•Extortion

•False imprisonment

•Female genital mutilation

•Felonious assault

•Fraud in foreign labor contracting

•Hostage

•Incest

•Involuntary servitude

•Kidnapping

•Manslaughter

•Murder

•Obstruction of justice

•Peonage

•Perjury

•Prostitution

•Rape

•Sexual assault

•Sexual exploitation

•Slave trade

•Stalking

•Torture

•Trafficking

•Witness tampering

What We Help You Organize

  • ✓Form I-918 (U Nonimmigrant Status Petition) — completed via our questionnaire
  • ✓Form I-918B supplement — Law Enforcement Certification (must be signed by a certifying agency — police, prosecutors, judges, etc.)
  • ✓Personal statement describing the crime, abuse suffered, and cooperation with law enforcement
  • ✓Evidence of the qualifying crime (police report, court records, medical records)
  • ✓Government-issued identity document (passport, foreign ID)
  • ✓Supporting statements from medical providers, social workers, or attorneys

Steps to Apply

  1. 1

    Contact law enforcement or a prosecutor and request a law enforcement certification on Form I-918B — this is required before you can file

  2. 2

    Gather all documentation of the crime and your cooperation with law enforcement

  3. 3

    Write or work with an advocate to prepare your personal statement

  4. 4

    Use our software to organize your I-918 petition packet

  5. 5

    Mail your complete petition to USCIS Vermont Service Center

  6. 6

    Await USCIS bona fide determination — this may grant temporary work authorization while you wait for a U visa number

  7. 7

    Receive U visa approval when a visa number becomes available

FAQs – U Visa

Q: What if law enforcement refuses to certify?

A: Certifying agencies have discretion. If refused, you can try another qualifying agency (prosecutor, judge, EEOC, etc.) or consult an immigration attorney for guidance.

Q: Can I work while waiting for the U visa?

A: Once USCIS issues a bona fide determination (BFD), you may receive a work permit (EAD) while waiting for a visa number to become available.

Q: Can family members be included?

A: Yes. Qualifying family members (spouse, children, parents if you are under 21) can be included as derivatives using Form I-918A.

Ready to Start?

Complete the continuous questionnaire to generate your print-ready packet.

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