Victims of Criminal Activity: U Visa
Victims of Criminal Activity: U Nonimmigrant Status (U Visa) The U nonimmigrant status (U visa) is set aside for victims of certain crimes who have suffered mental or physical abuse and are helpful to law enforcement or government officials in the investigation or prosecution of criminal activity. You may be eligible for a U nonimmigrant visa if:
For full details on the U nonimmigrant status application process, please visit the below website: Victims of Criminal Activity: U Nonimmigrant Status | USCIS If you are petitioning for a U visa, you must complete the USCIS Form I-918 Supplement B to the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office for our review and approval. The Sheriff’s Office will process your request (do we want to add a time frame here, like the 90 days referenced in statute?), review your submitted form and return the I-918 Supp B form to you. Upon receipt of the completed form from, you will be required to submit the original of the signed certification to the USCIS when filing your completed U visa petition. You can find the USCIS Form I-918 Supp B Here: Form I-918 Supplement B, U Nonimmigrant Status Certification (uscis.gov) Forms can be mailed to: Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Division/ U-Visa Program
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What are the General crime categories that qualify the victim for a U visa?
Any similar activity in which the nature and elements of the criminal offenses are substantially similar to the list above. Includes: Attempt, conspiracy, or solicitation to commit these crimes.
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