Carlos was the victim of a serious assault that left him with both physical and psychological trauma. Despite his undocumented status at the time, he bravely cooperated with law enforcement to help prosecute his attackers.
When Carlos came to our firm, he had already obtained law enforcement certification but didn't know what to do next. He was worried about the U-Visa cap and the long waiting times he'd heard about. Our team explained the process thoroughly and immediately began preparing his application.
We submitted a comprehensive U-Visa petition that included detailed personal statements, law enforcement certification, medical records, psychological evaluations, and evidence of his substantial suffering. While waiting for the cap to open, Carlos received deferred action and work authorization, allowing him to support his family legally.
After 7 years on the waiting list, Carlos received his U-Visa approval. We immediately began preparing his green card application. Today, Carlos is a lawful permanent resident, employed full-time, and has brought his wife to the United States legally.
About this timeline: Immigration processing times vary significantly based on case complexity, USCIS backlogs at the time of filing, the specific service center handling the case, and many other factors. This client's timeline reflects the conditions in effect during their case. Current processing times may be longer or shorter — call us at (855) 627-2292 for an honest assessment of your situation.