U-VISA Services in Tustin

Roberto Alvarez, APC, offers expert U-VISA services in Tustin, Orange County. Secure your future with compassionate legal support tailored to your needs.

Why should you choose us?

Simplifying and expediting the immigration process. We offer comprehensive guidance and personalized consultations in both English and Spanish.

Specialized Experience.

With extensive experience in family-based immigration cases, we effectively handle diverse situations.

Personalized Guidance.

Recognizing the uniqueness of each case, we provide tailored advice to meet your specific needs.

Transparency and Honesty.

We maintain open and honest communication at all times. You can trust that we will keep you informed about the progress of your case.

Victim of a qualifying crime.

The person must have been a victim of one of the specific crimes listed, such as domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, kidnapping, extortion, among others.

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Substantial harm.

The victim must have suffered substantial physical or mental harm as a result of the crime.

Admissibility: The person must be admissible to the United States. If not, they can apply for a waiver of inadmissibility with Form I-192.

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Cooperation with authorities.

The victim must be willing to assist authorities in the investigation or prosecution of the crime. This includes obtaining a certification form (Form I-918, Supplement B) from a law enforcement agency that confirms the victim’s cooperation.

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Assistance

UNACCOMPANIED MINORS.

Unaccompanied Minors may qualify for Special Immigrant Juvenile Status. This status can lead to legal residency in the United States. It is important to know your options.

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Most popular questions

Learn about u-visa.

A U-visa is a non-immigrant visa for victims of certain crimes who have suffered physical or mental abuse and are willing to help law enforcement in the investigation or prosecution of the crime.

Qualifying crimes include, but are not limited to, domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, kidnapping, extortion, murder, fraud, labor exploitation, among others.

  • Be a victim of a qualifying crime.
  • Have suffered substantial physical or mental harm as a result of the crime.
  • Be willing to assist law enforcement in the investigation or prosecution of the crime.
  • Be admissible to the United States, or apply for a waiver of inadmissibility if not.
  • Allows legal stay in the U.S. for up to four years.
  • Employment authorization.
  • Ability to apply for permanent residency (Green Card) after three years.
  • Protection for certain immediate family members.

Yes, certain immediate family members (spouse, children, parents, and siblings under 18 years old) may be eligible for U-visa as derivatives.

It is a certification form that must be completed by a law enforcement agency to confirm that the victim has been helpful, is being helpful, or is likely to be helpful in the investigation or prosecution of the crime.

You will receive a U-1 visa allowing you to legally stay in the U.S. for up to four years, and you will get employment authorization. After three years, you may be eligible to adjust your status to lawful permanent resident (Green Card).

Processing times can vary, but due to high demand, the wait time can be several years. It is important to submit a complete and accurate application to avoid additional delays.

If your application is denied, it is advisable to consult with an immigration attorney to explore your options, which may include appealing the decision or seeking other forms of immigration relief.

While not mandatory, it is highly recommended to seek the assistance of an immigration attorney due to the complexity of the process and to ensure that all requirements and documentation are properly met.

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