U Visa – Victim of a Crime

You want an Immigration Attorney that cares about your U Visa filing and will clearly tell you whether Law Enforcement would assist in helping you get U Visa status.


Fickey Martinez Law Firm, P.L.L.C. assists individuals and families across Eastern North Carolina in filing for U Visas. Since every crime is different and the location of the qualifying crime is important, our fees vary. We would recommend that you call our office at (910) 526-0066 to schedule a consultation with our immigration lawyer, so that a thorough evaluation may be performed.


Below are the common questions we see associated with the U Visa.

  • What is a U Visa?

    A U Visa lets some victims of crimes stay in the United States.  A U Visa allows someone to legally live in the United States for 4 years, they receive employment authorization, and some of their family members (Spouse, Children, Parents, and Siblings) may also be eligible for a U Visa and its benefits as well.

  • Who Qualifies for a U Visa?

    To qualify for a U-Visa, an applicant must satisfy all of the following requirements:


    Must have been a victim of a crime INSIDE the United States;

    Must have helped the police or prosecutors with the investigation of the crime.

    The crime must have harmed the U Visa Applicant physically or mentally

  • What Crimes Qualifying for the U Visa?

    Below is a list of some of the crimes that may qualify an applicant for a U Visa:


    • Domestic Abuse
    • Rape
    • Sexual Assault
    • Abusive Sexual Contact
    • Forced Prostitution
    • Sexual Exploitation
    • Felonious Assault
    • Involuntary Servitude
    • Peonage
    • Female Genital Mutilation
    • Incest
    • Kidnapping
    • Abduction
    • Being Held Hostage
    • Slave Trade
    • Unlawful Criminal Restraint
    • False Imprisonment
    • Manslaughter
    • Murder
    • Torture
    • Trafficking
    • Blackmail
    • Extortion
    • Obstruction of Justice
    • Witness Tampering
    • Perjury

    The Crime must be investigated by law enforcement. A conviction is not necessary to qualify for a U Visa. Even an Attempt or Conspiracy of the above crimes can be eligible grounds for the U Visa.

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