Visa Information
U Visa
T Visa
VAWA
U Visa
For victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, felonious assault, trafficking, or other serious crimes
Considerations
- The qualifying crime must be in the US, or have violated US law
- The petitioner must have law enforcement certification as part of the visa application
Potential benefits
- Up to four years of temporary non-immigrant status
- Work authorization
- Ability to apply for permanent status
Page with the necessary forms: https://www.uscis.gov/i-918
T Visa
T Visa for Victims of Human Trafficking
Considerations
- The individual must be in the US on account of the trafficking
- Certification from law enforcement is encouraged, but not required
Potential benefits
- Up to four years of temporary non-immigrant status
- Work authorization
- Federal social services benefits
- Ability to apply for permanent status
Page with the necessary forms: https://www.uscis.gov/i-914
VAWA
Visa through the Violence Against Women Act, for victims of domestic violence married to US citizens or permanent residents
Considerations:
- Perpetrator must be a US citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident spouse or parent or the adult son/daughter of a US citizen
Potential benefits
- Protection from removal
- Work authorization
- Ability to apply for permanent status
Page with the necessary forms: https://www.uscis.gov/i-360