U Visa Lawyers for Crime Victims
If you were the victim of a crime in the United States and helped the police — or are willing to help — the U visa may give you legal status, a work permit, and a path to a green card. Even if you have no papers today.
Get a free case reviewA U visa lawyer can help you with:
- U visa applications (Form I-918)
- Getting the police certification (Form I-918B)
- Protection for certain family members
- Work permits
- T visas for victims of human trafficking
Helping the police can protect you
Congress created the U visa so victims would not be afraid to call the police. Domestic violence, assault, robbery, extortion, and many other crimes qualify. The case turns on the police certification and the harm you suffered — a lawyer gathers both properly and protects you along the way. Everything you tell us is confidential.
Common questions
What is a U visa?
A visa for victims of certain crimes who helped or are willing to help the police. It leads to a work permit and later a green card.
I don't have legal status. Can I still apply?
Yes. The U visa was created exactly for people without status.
What is the police certification?
Form I-918B — a law enforcement agency confirms you were helpful. A lawyer knows how to request it the right way.