What is the process of applying for a U Visa?

In Washington state, the process of applying for a U Visa is designed to protect foreign nationals who have been victims of certain crimes. To be eligible to apply for a U Visa in Washington, an individual must have suffered physical or mental abuse as the direct result of being the victim of a criminal activity. Additionally, the individual must have knowledge of the criminal activity and be willing to assist law enforcement with their investigation of the crime or prosecution of the perpetrator. The first step in applying for a U Visa is to submit Form I-918 and Form I-918 Supplement B. The I-918 is a petition form that will include the personal information of the person applying, as well as a description of the criminal activity and the harm they suffered as a result. The I-918 Supplement B is a supplemental form that must also be filled out and submitted, which provides proof that the individual’s information is true and correct. The next step in the process is to obtain certification. This can be done by a federal, state, or local law enforcement agency, a court, or an agency that is authorized to investigate or prosecute the crime the individual was a victim of. The certification should show that the individual has been, is being, or is likely to be helpful in the investigation or prosecution of the criminal activity. After the forms and certification are received by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), a background check is conducted to ensure the individual’s eligibility for the visa. If approved, the USCIS will send a Form I-797, Notice of Action, confirming the approval of the U Visa. This notice will also provide instructions on how to finish the process and will include information on when they can expect to hear back from the USCIS with the visa in hand.

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Para aplicar para una visa U, el solicitante debe cumplir con los requisitos establecidos por la ley de inmigración de Washington. Primero, el solicitante debe demostrar que ha sido víctima de uno de los crímenes enumerados en la ley de inmigración de Washington. Los crímenes específicos enumerados pueden variar según el estado. El solicitante también debe demostrar que colaboró con la policía o el gobierno en la investigación y el castigo del criminal. Además, el solicitante debe demostrar que su presencia en los Estados Unidos es necesaria para obtener justicia. Una vez que el solicitante haya reunido todos los documentos necesarios para su solicitud, deberá presentar una solicitud para una visa U ante el Servicio de Ciudadanía e Inmigración de los Estados Unidos. Una vez que la solicitud haya sido aceptada, el solicitante será notificado para una entrevista en la oficina de inmigración local. Durante la entrevista, el oficial de inmigración determinará si el solicitante reúne los requisitos para obtener una visa U. Si es así, el solicitante puede entonces comenzar el proceso de solicitud. Finalmente, el solicitante debe presentar todos los documentos necesarios para obtener una visa U, incluidos los documentos de identificación, los formularios de solicitud, los formularios de solicitud y los formularios de conocimiento. Una vez que se hayan enviado los documentos, el oficial de inmigración revisará la solicitud y, si es aprobada, emitirá una visa U a la persona solicitante. El proceso de aplicación puede tomar varios meses, por lo que los solicitantes deben ser pacientes al seguir el proceso.

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