Helping Victims of Crime Seek Immigration Protection Through the U Visa Process
Our office assists eligible victims of qualifying crimes with U Visa petitions, including preparation of Form I-918, supporting evidence, law enforcement certification review, waiver applications, and related immigration filings.
✅ Family-Based, Employment-Based & Special Categories✅ Form I-485 and All Supporting Petitions✅ Work Permit & Advance Parole Filed Together✅ Direct access to an attorney — not a paralegal mill
U Visa petitions require detailed supporting evidence and careful preparation. Our office helps clients organize records, prepare declarations, and assemble the documentation necessary to support the petition.
We help applicants prepare a complete, well-organized case that anticipates USCIS concerns before they become Requests for Evidence or interview problems.
We commonly assist with:
Our focus is preparation: complete documentation, consistent information across forms, and a clear strategy that puts the strongest possible case in front of USCIS.
1. Consultation & Eligibility ReviewWe review the incident history, qualifying crime issues, law enforcement involvement, and immigration background to determine eligibility.
2. Certification & Evidence CollectionSupporting evidence is gathered, including police reports, medical records, declarations, and law enforcement certification documents.
3. Petition PreparationOur office prepares the U Visa petition, supporting forms, waivers if necessary, and derivative applications for qualifying family members.
4. USCIS FilingThe completed petition package is submitted to USCIS for processing.
5. USCIS Review & Follow-UpUSCIS may issue Requests for Evidence or additional notices during processing.
6. Work Authorization & Deferred ActionEligible applicants may later receive deferred action and work authorization depending on USCIS processing and visa availability.
We handle most U Visa cases on a flat-fee basis. After your consultation, you receive a complete quote based on your specific situation — no hourly billing, no hidden fees.
USCIS filing fees are separate and paid directly to USCIS.
All fee structures are discussed clearly before representation begins.
We represent U Visa applicants in Glendale, Los Angeles, Burbank, Pasadena, North Hollywood, Van Nuys, Studio City, Eagle Rock, Silver Lake, Los Feliz, and surrounding areas — and serve clients statewide.
Certain victims of qualifying criminal activity who suffered substantial abuse and assisted law enforcement may qualify. Eligibility depends on the facts of the case.
Police reports and other evidence are often important, but eligibility depends on the overall evidence and law enforcement involvement.
It is the law enforcement certification confirming cooperation in the investigation or prosecution of qualifying criminal activity.
Certain qualifying family members may qualify as derivatives depending on the applicant’s age and circumstances.
Eligible applicants may eventually qualify for employment authorization through the U Visa process.
U Visa processing times are often lengthy due to annual visa limits and USCIS backlogs.
Many applicants with unlawful entry or immigration violations may still qualify, though waiver analysis may be necessary.
Our office assists eligible victims of crime throughout Los Angeles County with U Visa petitions and related immigration filings.