{"id":2583,"date":"2025-07-10T23:54:35","date_gmt":"2025-07-10T23:54:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/testnew.khashmatilaw.com\/?page_id=2583"},"modified":"2026-05-08T00:52:42","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T00:52:42","slug":"u-visa","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/khashmatilaw.com\/en\/u-visa\/","title":{"rendered":"U Visa Immigration Attorney in Queens, New York"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"2583\" class=\"elementor elementor-2583\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f5e4fef e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"f5e4fef\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-87a8d23 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"87a8d23\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Legal Protection for Victims of Crime\n\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7c149f6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7c149f6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>At Khashmati Law, P.C., our experienced U visa attorney helps victims of certain crimes seek lawful immigration status and protection in the United States through U nonimmigrant status. The U visa was created to protect individuals who have suffered substantial physical or mental abuse as a result of qualifying criminal activity and who have been helpful to law enforcement during the investigation or prosecution of the crime. Based in Queens, New York, our immigration lawyer represents clients throughout New York City and across all 50 states in matters involving\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uscis.gov\/humanitarian\/victims-of-criminal-activity-u-nonimmigrant-status\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">U visa applications through USCIS<\/a>, waivers of inadmissibility, employment authorization, and adjustment of status. Our U visa attorney understands the sensitive and emotional nature of these cases and provides compassionate, confidential, and aggressive legal representation designed to help clients secure protection, work authorization, and a path toward lawful permanent residence in the United States.<\/p><h3><span style=\"color: #eaa719;\"><b>U Visa Eligibility Requirements<\/b><\/span><\/h3><p>To qualify for a U Visa, you must meet the following three criteria:<\/p><h6><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><b>1. You Were the Victim of a Qualifying Crime<\/b><\/span><\/h6><p>The U Visa is available to victims of certain serious crimes, including but not limited to:<\/p><ul><li aria-level=\"1\">Domestic Violence<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Sexual Assault or Abuse<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Rape<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Felonious Assault<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Kidnapping<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Human Trafficking<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Incest<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Witness Tampering<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Extortion<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Blackmail<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Abduction<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Murder or Manslaughter<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Forced Labor (Peonage)<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Stalking<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Torture<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Prostitution<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Obstruction of Justice<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">False Imprisonment<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Fraud in Foreign Labor Contracting<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Slave Trade<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Hostage Situations<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Involuntary Servitude<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Sexual Exploitation<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Perjury or Unlawful Criminal Restraint<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Female Genital Mutilation<\/li><\/ul><p>A full list of qualifying crimes can be found under U.S. immigration law, but our team can help you determine if your case qualifies.<\/p><h6><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><b>2. You Suffered Physical or Emotional Harm<\/b><\/span><\/h6><p>You must show that the crime caused you either <b>physical injury<\/b> or <b>significant psychological harm<\/b>. This can be proven with:<\/p><ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Medical records<\/b><b><br \/><\/b><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Hospital or clinic reports<\/b><b><br \/><\/b><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Psychological evaluations<\/b><b><br \/><\/b><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Mental health treatment records<\/b><b><br \/><\/b><\/li><\/ul><h6><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><b>3. You Cooperated with Law Enforcement<\/b><\/span><\/h6><p>You must demonstrate that you:<\/p><ul><li aria-level=\"1\">Reported the crime<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Cooperated with police, prosecutors, or the court<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Are willing to assist with an investigation or prosecution<\/li><\/ul><p>Most importantly, your U Visa petition must include a <b>signed law enforcement certification (Form I-918, Supplement B)<\/b> from a police officer, prosecutor, judge, or another qualifying official confirming your helpfulness in the case.<\/p><h3><span style=\"color: #eaa719;\"><b>What Are the Benefits of a U Visa?<\/b><\/span><\/h3><ul><li aria-level=\"1\">Protection from deportation<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Legal authorization to live and work in the U.S.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Eligibility to apply for a <b>green card after 3 years<\/b><b><br \/><\/b><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Possible <b>waivers for past immigration or certain criminal violations<\/b><b><br \/><\/b><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Ability to include certain qualifying family members in your application<\/li><\/ul><h2><b>We Help Victims Rebuild Safely and Legally<\/b><\/h2><p>At Khashmati Law, P.C., we know that surviving a crime is traumatic enough. Navigating immigration law shouldn\u2019t be. Our Queens immigration attorneys provide compassionate, confidential support to help you apply for the protection you deserve.<\/p><p><b>If you or a loved one has been a victim of a crime in New York, contact us today 516-71-4757<\/b> or <a href=\"https:\/\/khashmatilaw.com\/consultation\/\">schedule a consultation online<\/a> to discuss whether a U Visa is the right option for you. We\u2019re here to listen\u2014and to help.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Legal Protection for Victims of Crime At Khashmati Law, P.C., our experienced U visa attorney helps victims of certain crimes seek lawful immigration status and protection in the United States through U nonimmigrant status. 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