U Visa

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Last updated: June 3, 2020


A U visa may be granted to certain immigrants who have survived abusive crimes inside the U.S. These visas are available to persons who  have been survivors of: rape; torture; trafficking; incest; domestic violence; sexual assault; abusive sexual contact; prostitution; sexual exploitation; female genital mutilation; being held hostage; peonage; involuntary servitude; slave trade; kidnapping; abduction; unlawful criminal restraint; false imprisonment; blackmail; extortion; manslaughter; murder; felonious assault; witness tampering; obstruction of justice; perjury; or attempt, conspiracy, or solicitation to commit any of the above mentioned crimes; possess information concerning these crimes; is helpful in providing such information; and the crimes violated the laws of the U.S. or occurred inside the U.S. or U.S. territory. For more information on the U visa and on how to apply, please consult www.uscis.gov.


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