Victim of a crime and applying for U visa

[isa30 4]

My sister just found out about the U visa (She was only 7 yrs old when it happened)

She EWI 1989

Raped 1990-1991 over six months of abuse

Left the US 1993

EWI 2004 and has 3 kids 2 born abroad and one born here

If anyone is kind to share any knowledge about this kind of cases your input will be truly appreciated.

Thank you

[Xanax 349]

Is she trying to adjust from a work, tourist or student visa?

If not this might be the wrong place for your question.

[LIFE'SJOURNEY 970]

Was the rape reported back in 1990? Has she reported it in 2012? She will have to report the crime inorder for her to be considered a victim.

[isa30 4]

Was the rape reported back in 1990? Has she reported it in 2012? She will have to report the crime inorder for her to be considered a victim.

Yes my mother reported it back in 1990 and will try to get records ...hopefully they can help.

[ceadsearc 516]

Is the crime being actively investigated? Does she have an official to certify she is instrumental to investigating and prosecuting the criminal? Per the I-918 instructions, that would be needed for her to be eligible.

[isa30 4]

Is the crime being actively investigated? Does she have an official to certify she is instrumental to investigating and prosecuting the criminal? Per the I-918 instructions, that would be needed for her to be eligible.

My mother reported him and he pleaded guilty and went to jail with a sentence of over 7 yrs...

I am now trying to get the record...

[Malagasy 4]

This might help explain what needed: http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=1b15306f31534210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD&vgnextchannel=ee1e3e4d77d73210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD

[ceadsearc 516]

My mother reported him and he pleaded guilty and went to jail with a sentence of over 7 yrs...

I am now trying to get the record...

She will also need to get a certifying agency to provide documentation that she was helpful in investigating or prosecuting the crime, so I would look into that as well.

[NigeriaorBust 4,087]

If he pleaded guilty and served time there isn't anything actively going on in the investigation area. I think that is a key requirememnt that there be an actively investigated crime not one that is closed.

[Hypnos 6,578]

If he pleaded guilty and served time there isn't anything actively going on in the investigation area. I think that is a key requirememnt that there be an actively investigated crime not one that is closed.

I do not believe that is correct.

These are the requirements (emphasis mine):

- you have a certification from law enforcement or another certifying agency that you "have been helpful, are helpful, or are likely to be helpful in the investigation or prosecution" of one of the categories of crimes listed in the U visa statute;

- you can show that you suffered substantial physical or mental abuse from the crime certified;

- you can show that you have information regarding the criminal activity, usually explained in the certification; and the criminal activity violated U.S. law; or occurred in the U.S. (including Indian [Native American] country and military installations) or the territories and possessions of the U.S, also usually explained in the certification.

http://www.womenslaw...1&state_code=US

http://www.usimmigra...org/visa-u.html

http://www.uscis.gov...000082ca60aRCRD

[isa30 4]

I do not believe that is correct.

These are the requirements (emphasis mine):

- you have a certification from law enforcement or another certifying agency that you "have been helpful, are helpful, or are likely to be helpful in the investigation or prosecution" of one of the categories of crimes listed in the U visa statute;

- you can show that you suffered substantial physical or mental abuse from the crime certified;

- you can show that you have information regarding the criminal activity, usually explained in the certification; and the criminal activity violated U.S. law; or occurred in the U.S. (including Indian [Native American] country and military installations) or the territories and possessions of the U.S, also usually explained in the certification.

http://www.womenslaw...1&state_code=US

http://www.usimmigra...org/visa-u.html

http://www.uscis.gov...000082ca60aRCRD

Thank you... I know from what I found out that she is 100% a qualifying candidate... we just have to find record and have I918B signed by Law Enforcement to make it a strong case.

Edited August 24, 2012 by isa30