A U Visa lawyer such a Henry A. Posada, founder and lead attorney at the Law Offices of Henry A. Posada, understands the intricacies of special immigrant benefits, namely U nonimmigrant status. This type of legal status involves cooperation with authorities prosecuting a related case.

The crimes committed against those applying for U nonimmigrant status are severe, including manslaughter, murder, domestic violence, rape, sexual assault, and human trafficking, among others. U nonimmigrant status protects individuals and their families who have experienced extraordinary physical and/or emotional trauma. A U Visa attorney can help establish the grounds for your case based on the criteria listed below:

• • You are the victim of a qualifying crime
• • As a result of a qualifying crime, you have experienced severe physical and/or mental abuse
• • You can provide information about related criminal activity
• • You have or will cooperate with law enforcement’s investigation and/or prosecution of said criminal activity (certain exceptions exist for individuals under 16 or those affected by a disability)
• • Said criminal activity either occurred in the United State or violates U.S. laws
• • You are legally admissible or can apply for a waiver to become legally admissible to the United States

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