U visa

GPTKB entity

Statements (33)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf visa category
gptkbp:administeredBy gptkb:U.S._Citizenship_and_Immigration_Services
gptkbp:applicantMay apply for adjustment of status after 3 years
apply from inside or outside the U.S.
receive certain public benefits
include spouse, children, parents, or siblings as derivatives (in some cases)
gptkbp:applicantMust file Form I-918
obtain law enforcement certification (Form I-918, Supplement B)
gptkbp:compatibleWith perpetrators of the crime
gptkbp:countryOfOperation gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:createdBy gptkb:Victims_of_Trafficking_and_Violence_Protection_Act_of_2000
gptkbp:duration up to 4 years
gptkbp:eligibility victims of qualifying criminal activity
helpful to law enforcement or government officials
suffered substantial physical or mental abuse
gptkbp:firstIssueDate 2000
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label U visa
gptkbp:includes derivative visas for qualifying family members
gptkbp:maximumAnnualCap 10,000 principal visas per year
gptkbp:officialName U nonimmigrant status
gptkbp:pathway lawful permanent residency (green card)
gptkbp:provides protection from deportation
deferred action
gptkbp:purpose encourage crime victims to assist law enforcement
protection for victims of certain crimes
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:T_visa
VAWA self-petition
gptkbp:renewable yes, under certain circumstances
gptkbp:subject annual cap
gptkbp:workAuthorization yes
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Victims_of_Trafficking_and_Violence_Protection_Act
gptkb:Victims_of_Trafficking_and_Violence_Protection_Act_of_2000
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7