U-Visa processing time and when you can get a work permit

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Did you file a U-visa petition and are still waiting to hear from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services? Are you wondering when you can file for your work permit? Watch this video for important information!
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@Pdxsolis 5 жыл бұрын

Mine got transferred to nebraska center in feb 2018 so glad that happened and i got DA In jun 2019 . March 2015 4 years of waiting!

@gurpreetsingh4839 3 жыл бұрын

Did u got your actual u visa ?

@Pdxsolis 3 жыл бұрын

GurPreeT Singh yes i did in DEC 2019 😁

@karlabarcomb4613 2 жыл бұрын

How did you know your case was transfer to Nebraska ?

@Pdxsolis 2 жыл бұрын

@@karlabarcomb4613 i used uscis case status. You just enter your receipt and they keep track of it you just have to check whenever you want to find out something new on your case.

@lazullex 5 жыл бұрын

thank you for this! I'm 22 and I applied for the U-visa almost 3-4 years ago and every time I ask my lawyers about it, they don't say anything or they simply tell me to keep waiting. it's so frustrating but I'm very aware that I'm not the only one who applied so I guess this helps get some perspective on things. they should really change the amount of visas that they give out every year since a lot more people are becoming aware of it and maybe hire more people so that things can move a lot quicker. anyway, thank you!

@sharonabaud 5 жыл бұрын

I'm glad this helped! Best of luck to you

@lamonilaoe3221 5 жыл бұрын

It's the exact same thing my lawyer keeps telling me to wait, I haven't even received any apart from my biometric receipt, so I know how you feel bro.

@seemana26 5 жыл бұрын

You are right I applied for u visa. Due to frustration now I don't even call police if somebody does any crime.

@Pdxsolis 5 жыл бұрын

Alexia i applied in march 2015 . I got put in Waitlist on jun 2019! I am now waiting on my EAD ! It took 4 years. Be patient

@Pdxsolis 5 жыл бұрын

Lamoni Laoe try uscis case status

@degadheeraj 4 жыл бұрын

Hi, I am a victim of gunshot incident happened on April 9, 2020. I was shot 6 bullets, one in each leg and 4 in abdomen. I am severely injured and police took me to hospital. I was in comma for 6 days. I have undergone multiple surgeries and got discharged from hospital after 50 days, but still not completely recovered. As the injuries are severe, couple of surgeries are planned after 6 months. Meanwhile, I am planning to file for U-Visa. Please let me know the chances of getting the visa and how many days it might take to get the visa.

@tania8750 4 жыл бұрын

Hi sorry I had a question a friend filed for the u visa in 2016 and when I go to uscis website it doesn’t have any info? Shouldn’t it say pending or something just to know the status?

@vukknezevic4258 4 жыл бұрын

Shannon while im waiting for the u visa can i get advance parole so that i can travel home and see my family? Thanks

@victors.9993 4 жыл бұрын

Can you tell me what year they are working for the U visa I was victim of a violent crime in San Francisco ca and I applied on 2015 in the mean time I became a water treatment operator please if you can answer

@rigodepaz5368 5 жыл бұрын

Hi, I enter to the waiting list on July 13, 2018. How long it takes for getting the work permit?

@gurpreetsingh4839 3 жыл бұрын

Did u got actual u visa ?

@holaybla 4 жыл бұрын

Hello, Sharon. It's 2020 and our case was filed on June 2015. Vermont says they are reviewing cases from October 2015, but I see sometimes on the website they can actually go back and forward with the months they are reviewing. Should I get worried about the status or it's just a matter of time on this year to finally have a decision. I hope you can answer this question. I'm worried already. Thank you so much for this video!

@motherbullet9584 3 жыл бұрын

Did u get it yet?

@Pdxsolis 3 жыл бұрын

I filed march 2015 got my uvisa approval in dec 2019 card and paper

@othonjulianzacarias5217 4 жыл бұрын

I got a work permit and a social security number that says for work only , I go to college as well do I have to apply for financial aid using the regular FAFSA application or do I keep using DACA?

@daianyaraujo1094 4 жыл бұрын

Hi there ! How long did you receive your work permit ? Do you know if we have wp we can go to college ?

@mdzeeshan8589 Жыл бұрын

@Daiany Araújo hi, have you got you're work permit for U visa, hope you will respond

@mayraram1318 5 жыл бұрын

Hi I was a victim of abuse about 10 years ago but will I still qualify for a u visa now? I’m planning to file police reports soon. Also I’ve been hearing rumors that the u visas will be canceled or put on hold?

@sharonabaud 5 жыл бұрын

If you can still file a police report you may be eligible. It all depends on the facts of your case. Definitely seek legal help! I'd be happy to help, you can schedule an appointment here abaudlegal.com/appointment/

@ganeshsemwal8423 5 жыл бұрын

Hi mhm. Pls how Mach time. U visa approved

@MandeepKaur-nh9kj 4 жыл бұрын

Mam can u visa holder go on travel document and come in india.he have not green card .he is living in usa?

@gamingstromcentral 5 жыл бұрын

Can you please tell me without detail police report I can send u visa certification to law enforcement .. because they didn't give me police report in details. This is the robarry case.

@sharonabaud 5 жыл бұрын

Hello! Thanks for reaching out. Due to a high volume of requests, I am unfortunately unable to respond to case-specific questions on here unless a consultation is first scheduled. To get advice or assistance on your case, you can schedule a consultation online (abaudlegal.com/appointment/) or by phone at (310) 803-3040. All consultations are subject to a fee. If you have a general immigration question, I suggest you take a look at my blog (abaudlegal.com/immigration-law-blog/) and youtube channel (kzfaq.info/love/lTDPIQilq56-pPLQ6uKJVA). Here you can find information on common immigration processes and answers to FAQ’s.

@lamonilaoe3221 5 жыл бұрын

Apart from the biometric receipt was there anything else that I was supposed to get from UCIS?

@sharonabaud 5 жыл бұрын

You should have a receipt for each form filed: I918 (U-visa) I-918A (one for each family member you filed for, if you filed for a family member) I-192 (if you requested a waiver), and I-765 (if you filed to get a work permit once you're placed in deferrd action). After you get those receipts (usually within the next couple of weeks) you should get an appointment notice for your biometrics. After you go to your appointment, you won't hear from immigration until they make a decision on your case. They might however send a notice if they transfer your case elsewhere. So short answer, no, you shouldn't expect anything (unless your case is transferred) until they make a decision on your case.

@jovanifuerte1612 5 жыл бұрын

@@sharonabaud after biometrics how long normally take to get answer from uscis thank you so much for you answers

@maheshyadav1000 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Sharon, This is Mahesh, I was a victim of crime back in 2016 and the police approved the certification after 30 months.I am currently on H1b which is expiring next year. I have a few questions that would mind answering them. #1 If I file my U visa next month, Can I travel out of the country while my case is pending? #2 After H1b which is expiring next year, how I can work while my case is pending with the USCIS. Do I need file any work permit or I can file my H1b extension #3 Please correct me on this - If my U Visa application is approved, I shouldn't be traveling out of the country for three to four years until I get a green card. what are the options available in case if I need to travel out of the country for an emergency. Could you please answer my above queries. Once again thank you very much.

@mdzeeshan8589 Жыл бұрын

Hi bro mahesh, how are you , I have a question, I'm also planning to file an U visa ,I'm in the same situation you're in 2016, I'm from india,what should I do next

@NARDIPSINGH 5 жыл бұрын

How long it take to get deferred action for U Visa?

@Pdxsolis 5 жыл бұрын

Applied march 2015 put in waiting list and Deferred action june 2019

@josaniaalvrdo9812 5 жыл бұрын

My husband was a victim of an aggravated robbery in 2016 and fully cooperated with the police. I spoke with an attorney and told me that he would charge me $1,000.00 to assist me with obtaining the certification and recommended that I get the certification on my own. Is possible that I can request the u visa certification prose? Or is it best to take the attorney route? Thank you in advance!

@sharonabaud 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Josania, Great question! You can certainly get the certification on your own, however, in certain cases I don't recommend it, especially in cases involving "robbery". An attorney can help prepare the certification in a certain way so as to make clear that based on the facts of the criminal incident, the incident can also be considered a crime that qualifies for a U-visa. A "robbery" in and of itself is not a qualifying crime. I hope this answers your question.

@friendsofmesam 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Sharon, My wife got her U-visa approval on February'18 and based on her approval my lawyer had filed for my U visa using I-918 A and also filed for work permit using I-765 back in August'18. No update since then and their website shows the following, "On August XX, 2018, we received your Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization............". Recently I came to know that if you are eligible for 2 year work permit under C(14) if your case is under DA waiting list but has to file separately than the original I-765. I asked my lawyer about this since EAD receipt that USCIS sent has class requested: A20 which i assume would only be issued once my U visa is approved. My question to you is, should i need to file for another I-765 to make sure it falls under C(14) or USCIS will process the earlier one under C(14) even-though the receipt shows it under A20 ? Any help would be appreciated. Thank you for helping us out in all the means. You Rock !!

@Abdul6921 3 жыл бұрын

Hi medem

@miguelsantos2372 5 жыл бұрын

I did the finger print for the work permit in February 2019 about how long will take to receive my work permit, thanks

@rickyjuvenilemusiq4437 4 жыл бұрын

Hi did you receive your work permit yet

@TheNutlife 4 жыл бұрын

It will take a long time. I filed in 2017 and had biometrics done and I am still waiting. I was a victim of DV.

@Pdxsolis 3 жыл бұрын

Honestly it takes about 5 years

@DianaLopez-kj1cj 2 жыл бұрын

I got my second work permit !!! Now what’s next I’m applying cause of my father

@sharonabaud 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Diana, we would like to help you with your case! Call us! 310-803-3040!

@jenniferarriola3268 5 жыл бұрын

Hello, my mother is filling for a U-Visa and I have a couple of questions: 1. Once her documents are submitted to USCIS, what is the waiting time for her to be able to get her license? 2. After obtaining her U-Visa, can she travel outside the U.S? Or does she have to become a resident first? Based on the answer to the question, how long does she have to wait to see her family in her home country. i.e: travel outside the U.S?

@sharonabaud 5 жыл бұрын

Hello, 1. Drivers license regulations are state law so the answer to this question depends on the state you live in. However, she should be able to get a drivers license once she gets her work permit and social security number and for that she’ll have to wait for her case to get processed and approved. As I explain in the video, processing times are at about 4 years from time of filing (USCIS is currently processing cases filed in October 2014). 2. Can she travel outside the US once she has a U VISA? I do not recommend it. There are ways she may be able to get a humanitarian based permission to renter but again I’d only use it for a real emergency. If she leaves the US without permission she may have problems at the border or later when she tries to become a resident. Once she becomes a resident she will be in a much safer position to travel so it may be worth the wait. I hope I have answered your questions!

@jenniferarriola3268 5 жыл бұрын

The Law Office of Sharon Abaud thank you so much. One last question: how long does it take to be approved to become a resident, and after becoming a resident how long does someone have to wait to travel outside the country?

@sharonabaud 5 жыл бұрын

Jennifer Arriola how long it takes to be approved to be a resident will depend on the processing times at the time that your mom files for residency. What I can tell you is that she will be eligible to file for residency on her 3rd anniversary with U visa. Please note that she CANNOT file any later than year 4 with u visa. So she must file for residency between years 3 & 4 of being in U Visa status.

@vzrabbas6101 5 жыл бұрын

Do i need video proofs that i was a victim? Or will the video footage will make my chances strong? Because i was robbed at a gun point and was physically hurt on my head and also have a police report

@sharonabaud 5 жыл бұрын

Hello, for a U-visa you do not NEED a video. In fact, USCIS will not accept any videos as part of the review process. If there is a video however, I recommend you get it transcribed. I hope this helps, let me know if you have any other questions!

@vzrabbas6101 5 жыл бұрын

I thought a video proof would actually expand my chances of approval of my u visa but should i attach my footage just incase? So that it shows its legit

@sharonabaud 5 жыл бұрын

Like I said above, Immigration will not accept your video. You can however hire someone to transcribe the video for you and then send the transcript as evidence of the incident. As proof of what occurred you will certainly want to send the police report and most definitely the required U-visa certification (signed by a certified law enforcement officer). As proof that you suffered physical, emotional, psychological harm you can also include any evidence of medical reports that resulted from the criminal incident, pictures of your injuries, proof that you went to therapy because of the incident, etc. You will also want to submit a declaration, that is a statement under penalty of perjury, describing what occurred, how you cooperated with law enforcement, the harm that you suffered as a result of the criminal incident, and how a denial and relocating to your home country would worsen the harm you have suffered. I hope this answers your questions. If you need any assistance I'd be happy to help.

@vzrabbas6101 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much im still confused about some things like how to attach pictures of the injury and from where to obtain the certificates and all but thanks alot i appriciate your time and efforts

@JatinderSingh-ev2il 5 жыл бұрын

Hy i wase beatn two time in usa i have both of police report can i apply but police report are very old

@sharonabaud 5 жыл бұрын

Jatinder Singh hi Jatinder, I’m sorry to hear about what happened to you. You may very well be able to file for a U-visa. If you have police reports already we would just need to try to get the certificate. Let me know if you need any help.

@lamonilaoe3221 5 жыл бұрын

Yes you still can I was told by my lawyer that it does matter the time only once it had taken place in the US

@sharonabaud 5 жыл бұрын

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@rickyjuvenilemusiq4437 4 жыл бұрын

How much it cost to apply for a u visa

@gurpreetsingh4839 4 жыл бұрын

How long does it take to get u visa after uscis put us on DA or waiting list ?

@Pdxsolis 3 жыл бұрын

GurPreeT Singh took me 6 months

@vitran6625 Жыл бұрын

@@Pdxsolis Hi, I applied for U in dec,2017 and just got my work permit today, so after having work permit do you know how long will it’s take to get actual visa? Thanks

@Pdxsolis Жыл бұрын

@@vitran6625 2-3months! Thats how long it took me :)

@vitran6625 Жыл бұрын

@@Pdxsolis thank you so much, also what year did you applied for U?

@Pdxsolis Жыл бұрын

@@vitran6625 i applied in 2015.