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What's the deal with U Visas?
In 2000, Congress approved the issuance of U Visas for certain crime victims. I heard that the US is not actually issuing these visas yet because the rules and regulations have not been established yet. Wondering if this is true or not?
3 Answers
- ibu guruLv 79 years agoFavorite Answer
U-visas are only issued in very, very limited circumstances, and there are very few available. The numbers have a very limited cap on issuance. There are a few issued, but quite rarely.
- 9 years ago
The U visa is a visa that allows a foreigner who is testifying against the Mafia, or organized crime gangs/groups and has a fear of retaliation against himself and/or his family for doing so, to receive protection and legal residency in this country in exchange for his testimony.
I believe that it also covers victims of domestic violence (something some Dem stuck in there, I'd bet!) and human trafficking.
- Anonymous9 years ago
there are many applicants for these visas some are sucessful
but because illegals can apply ..they make up stories in the hope
