U non-immigrant status was created by Congress in 2000 as part of the Victims of Trafficking and Violence Prevention Act. U non-immigrant status was created with the intent of increasing cooperation with law enforcement and protecting immigrants who are victims of certain types of qualifying crimes, most of which are related to domestic violence, sexual assault, prostitution, or trafficking.

Important:  USCIS changes it immigration forms often. Always download the most recent form from www.uscis.gov before beginning any immigration application. Before submitting an application always check with the USCIS web site to make sure you have the most current version of the immigration form. Applications on outdated forms may be rejected outright or denied at a later stage. This can then lead to applicants missing crucial filing deadlines or result in their family members no longer being eligible for derivative benefits. Please also always triple-check the correct filing fee at the USCIS website before filing. The incorrect filing fee will also cause applications to be denied. We strongly recommend you refer to this page for guidance on filing forms to USCIS to ensure that your application does not get rejected.

Processing Times: You can check the USCIS processing times page to find out how long it might take for your client’s immigration application to be processed.