Immigration Solutions: Visas for Victims of Crime

This course is intended to provide an overview of the U and T visas. During this course, you will gain the knowledge and skill to file either a U or T visa petition.

This is a relatively simple process. Bear in mind not all cases are the same. If you have a situation where you are the victim of a serious crime or the victim of severe human trafficking, you and your family members may be eligible for immigration benefits.This course may save you thousands of dollars in fees to an immigration attorney for filing these petitions.

By the end of this course, you will have an understanding of the U and T visas and whether you qualify to file either of these visa petitions. This course will walk you through the completion of USCIS Form I-918 and USCIS Form I-914, and provided information on the evidence needed to substantiate your petition. You will also have an understanding of whether you may be authorized to work in the U.S. and when you should complete an adjustment of status to become a permanent residence.

This course is broken down into five sections with eight short videos. Each video contains information and guidance on navigating the process of filing a U or T visa petition.

What you’ll learn

· Understand the difference between the U and T visa.

· Describe the U and T visa eligibility criteria.

· Identify the evidence need to support the U and T visa petition.

· Understand when to file an adjustment of status for permanent residence.

Are there any course requirements or prerequisites?

· No. Take this course is you are the victim of a serious crime or the victim of human trafficking.

Who this course is for:

· If you are a survivor of a severe form of trafficking or attempted trafficking such as labor trafficking and sex trafficking, this course is for you!

· If you are a victim of a serious crime and are assisting U.S. law enforcement with an investigation or prosecution, then, this course is for you!