Tampa U Visa Lawyer
Helping Victims of Crime in Clearwater, St. Petersburg & Throughout Florida
A U Visa is a special nonimmigrant visa available to individuals who have been victims of certain crimes and have been helpful to law enforcement in the investigation or prosecution of the criminal activity. If you are the victim of a qualifying criminal activity and you are willing to help the authorities, you may be eligible to apply for a U Visa.
At Brown Immigration Law, our Tampa U Visa attorney is compassionate and committed to helping crime victims in Florida. We understand the unique challenges you are facing, and we are prepared to guide you through the application process. Our team offers personalized legal services and will work tirelessly to help you achieve your immigration goals.
For an initial consultation with our U Visa attorney in Tampa, call (813) 791-7535 or online.
Eligibility for U Visa
There are several requirements that must be met to be eligible for a U Visa. First, you must be the victim of a qualifying criminal activity. Next, you must have suffered substantial mental or physical abuse as a result of the criminal activity. Then, you must have information about the criminal activity. You also must have been helpful to law enforcement, government officials, or other agencies in the investigation or prosecution of the criminal activity. Finally, the crime must have occurred in the United States or violated U.S. laws.
There is no requirement that the crime occur within a certain time period. You may be eligible for a U Visa even if the crime occurred many years ago. Additionally, you may be eligible for a U Visa even if you are the parent of a qualifying crime victim and you are the parent of a child who was abused as a result of the criminal activity.
Qualifying Criminal Activities
U Visas are available to victims of certain crimes. These crimes include:
- Abduction
- Abusive Sexual Contact
- Blackmail
- Domestic Violence
- Extortion
- False Imprisonment
- Felonious Assault
- Female Genital Mutilation
- Hostage
- Incest
- Involuntary Servitude
- Kidnapping
- Manslaughter
- Murder
- Obstruction of Justice
- Peonage
- Perjury
- Prostitution
- Rape
- Sexual Assault
- Sexual Exploitation
- Servitude
- Slave Trade
- Stalking
- Torture
- Trafficking
- Witness Tampering
- Unlawful Criminal Restraint
Additionally, you may be eligible for a U Visa if you are the parent of a child who was a victim of any of the above crimes.
Benefits of a U Visa
There are several benefits to obtaining a U Visa. First and foremost, it allows you to live and work in the United States. U Visas are valid for four years, and you may be able to extend your U Visa if you have a valid reason for doing so.
Additionally, U Visa holders are eligible for a work permit. This is important because it allows you to support yourself and your family while you are living in the United States. You may also be eligible for public benefits, such as food stamps or housing assistance.
After three years of holding a U Visa, you may be eligible to apply for a green card. However, this is a complex process, so it is important to have an experienced U Visa lawyer on your side.
Why Choose Us?
If you are the victim of a crime and you have been helpful to law enforcement, you may be eligible for a U Visa. U Visas are available to individuals who have suffered substantial abuse as a result of a qualifying criminal activity and have been helpful to the authorities in the investigation or prosecution of the crime. However, the U Visa application process is complex, and it is important to have an experienced U Visa attorney on your side.
At Brown Immigration Law, we can help you gather the necessary documentation, complete the application, and meet all deadlines. Our team is committed to helping you achieve your immigration goals, and we will fight for you every step of the way.
Complete our online contact form or call (813) 791-7535 to speak with our U Visa attorney in Tampa.
