Doraville U-Visa Case Process

You should not have to live in fear if someone commits a criminal act against you and you do not want to report it because you are undocumented. You may not realize that working with law enforcement to bring the person who harmed you to justice is a way to earn a green card in the United States.

You may have been attacked by an acquaintance and injured, made to perform labor to pay a debt, or suffered from domestic violence. The qualifying list of criminal acts against you is long. To apply for a U nonimmigrant status or U-visa, you must complete strict application requirements that will seem overwhelming, but our experienced U-visa attorneys can help make the Doraville U-visa process easier.

Assisting Law Enforcement and Getting a Signature

The crucial factor in applying for a U-visa is asking a police officer or the prosecutor in your case to sign a form called the Supp-B. This form acknowledges that you helped bring a criminal who harmed you to justice.

Even if the accused in your case is acquitted or convicted of a crime other than the one committed against you, you may still be eligible for a U-visa. We work closely with law enforcement and prosecutors, and our attorneys can help you identify the right person to sign your Supp-B. We can assist you with filling out Part I and, along with your cover letter, send the form and letter to the proper person. Then we follow up for you. Once you receive the signed Supp-B Form, we help you file your U-visa application. If you are in detention, we help you request release while applying to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) for your visa. The signed Supp-B is the essential first step in the Doraville U-visa procedure.

Applying for a U-Visa

Once you receive the Supp-B from a police officer or prosecutor who acknowledges your help in bringing a criminal to justice, there are other steps you must take. Do not worry. We are by your side to ensure the process goes smoothly. To apply for a U-visa, you must:

• Obtain the signed Supp-B Form
• Fill out the U-Visa Application, Form I-918
• Fill out the Waiver Application, Form I-192, if you are in the U.S. illegally or have committed a crime, asking the government for a second chance to stay
• Write a personal statement about who you are and what happened to you
• Obtain additional documents such as court records and police reports, if available
• Gather your application and supporting documents after your attorney has reviewed them
• Send the application to USCIS

The questions the USCIS asks are specific, and your immigration attorney can discuss the best answers in your situation. The U-visa case process in Doraville takes time, but the benefits of acceptance are worth it.

What a U-Visa Gets You

USCIS does not automatically grant U-visas—it reviews and approves each application. However, receiving a U-visa confirms your cooperation with law enforcement in prosecuting a criminal.

A U-visa gives you temporary legal immigration status so you can work, but it also provides this status for authorized family members. By complying with USCIS regulations, you may become eligible for lawful permanent residency. Our Doraville attorneys are ready to assist you with the U-visa process.

Our Attorneys Guide You in the Doraville Immigration U-Visa Procedure

The U.S. offers many programs to help you come here and stay for a better life in a safe place. If you are a crime victim, we could help you turn the trauma into an opportunity. No one deserves to be victimized, and by helping law enforcement bring your oppressor to justice, you might qualify for a U-visa.

A U-visa is a green card that gives you legal status and allows you to work while you are waiting for USCIS to grant you permanent residency. Contact one of our Doraville U-visa case process lawyers now to learn if you have grounds for applying.