The U visa—officially known as U nonimmigrant status—provides a path to legal protection for individuals who have endured serious criminal harm and are willing to assist law enforcement. Created by
For survivors of abuse by a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident, the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) offers a powerful form of protection—and a path toward lawful permanent residency.
For individuals granted asylum in the United States, obtaining a green card is often the next step towards permanent residency in the United States. This process—known as adjustment of status
Foreign nationals working in the U.S. on temporary visas like H-1B or L-1 may be eligible to apply for lawful permanent residence (a green card) through a process called Adjustment
What is adjustment of status? Adjustment of status (AOS) is the process of becoming a lawful permanent resident (Green Card holder) while physically present in the United States. It allows
Administrative Hold on Application Processing In February, U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Service (USCIS) leadership issued a memo to its offices announcing that it was placing an administrative hold on processing