What is the process of applying for a U Visa?

In Texas, applying for a U Visa involves several steps. The first step is to file Form I-918 with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). When filing, applicants must provide evidence that demonstrates that they are a victim of a certain type of crime, that they suffered substantial mental or physical abuse because of the crime, and that they have been helpful to law enforcement or other government officials in the investigation or prosecution of the crime. The next step is to submit Form I-192 to USCIS. This form requires detailed information about the applicant, including a personal statement, fingerprints, and a color photograph. After Form I-192 is submitted, an immigration officer will make a decision about whether to grant a U visa. Once a U visa is approved, applicants are required to participate in an interview with a USCIS officer to determine eligibility. During the interview, the applicant must demonstrate that they suffered substantial harm due to the crime. After the interview, the USCIS officer will issue a U visa if they determine the applicant meets the eligibility requirements. In addition to the application and interview process, applicants must also receive certification from the relevant government agency that they were helpful in prosecuting or investigating a criminal activity. This certification is known as an ‘U visa certification’ and must be submitted with the application form. Once the application is approved, the applicant will receive their U visa. They will then be allowed to live and work in the U.S. for up to four years, or until their visa expires.

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Para aplicar a una Visa U, hay varios pasos que se siguen. Los solicitantes deben primero presentar una petición Forma I-918 para una Visa U junto con la solicitud de petición I-192, Formulario de Exención de Inmigración en Estatus no Inmigrante. Los solicitantes también deben proporcionar pruebas de su presencia y víctima de un crimen que califica para la visa, así como una carta de apoyo de alguna agencia de aplicación de la ley. El Proveedor de Servicios Certificado (CPS) encargado de la petición U es responsable de constatar que el solicitante ha cumplido con los requisitos para la visa. Una vez que el CPS apruebe la petición, se enviará al Centro de Servicios de Inmigración de Texas (TISC) para su revisión final. Después de que la solicitud sea aprobada, el solicitante debe solicitar una entrevista de visa en la Embajada o Consulado de Estados Unidos más cercano. Durante la entrevista, los oficiales de inmigración evaluarán la petición para determinar si el solicitante califica para la visa U. Si el oficial de inmigración aprueba la solicitud, el solicitante recibirá una visa U con su pasaporte. Una vez que el solicitante llegue a los Estados Unidos con la visa U, puede solicitar el estatus de no inmigrante y recibir un permiso de trabajo.

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