 |
Hear it from the Expert
Listen to Attorney Punancy answer your questions
Listen to Karlene Punancy on 87.7 fm on Wednesdays at 8:00am and on 88.3 fm. Fridays at 8:00 am.
- Hot to get a work permit
- What not to say at your citizenship interview
- 4 steps to investor visa that people always forget
- Hot to get a sports visa
- How to come to the United states legally
- What you need to know about interviews
- How to get a religious visa
- How to get through airports without problems with immigration officials
Listen to Karlene Punancy on 87.7 fm on Wednesdays at 8:00am and on 88.3 fm. Fridays at 8:00 am. Ask Karlene Punancy, Esq.
Connect With Us
U Visa
U visas are available for those individuals who have suffered substantial physical or mental abuse as a result of having been a victim of a qualifying criminal activity such as: rape, torture, trafficking, incest, domestic violence, sexual assault, abusive sexual contact, prostitution, slave trade, kidnapping, etc.
Qualifying applicants can file a Form 918 with the USCIS and may have to pay a biometric fee of $80. There is no filing fee. The applicant must include evidence showing that s/he was the victim of qualifying criminal activity; that s/he suffered substantial physical or mental abuse; that s/he has information concerning the qualifying criminal activity; that s/he has been, are being or likely to be helpful in the investigation or prosecution; evidence that the criminal activity is qualifying and violated U.S. law or occurred in the U.S. The applicant must also submit a personal statement.