Immigration 101: What crimes can lead to a U visa?

Let's talk about U Visas. Surviving a violent crime is traumatic and challenging to overcome, and if you're fearful about your immigration status, this can make the difficulty even worse. In the year 2000, Congress created the U visa program to help immigrant survivors of crime legalize their status if they provide assistance to law enforcement in the investigation and/or prosecution of certain violent crimes. In this video, immigration lawyer Jennifer Walker Gates explains what kinds of crimes may allow a victim to receive a U visa and what an immigrant crime victim needs to qualify to apply for this visa program once you have collaborated with law enforcement. If you or a loved one need legal assistance with any immigration matter, contact us at 512-633-1785 or schedule a consultation with one of our attorneys here 👉 https://jlw.as.me/schedule.php Liked our video? Share and subscribe to our YouTube Channel! And leave us a comment - we'll respond as soon as we can! 00:00 Introduction 02:43 Lists of crimes that qualify for a U Visa 04:35 You don't have to be the direct victim 05:51 Why the list of crimes is that long 07:31 Extortion may qualify for a U Visa 08:33 Felonious assault 10:19 Perjury can lead to a U Visa 12:47 Here is how U Visa works