“You have suffered “substantial physical or mental abuse” as a result of being the victim of one (or more) of the following criminal activities (or similar activities) that violate federal, state, or local criminal law: rape; torture; trafficking; incest; domestic violence; sexual assault; abusive sexual contact; prostitution; sexual exploitation; female genital mutilation; being held hostage; peonage; involuntary servitude; slave trade; kidnapping; abduction; unlawful criminal restraint; false imprisonment; blackmail; extortion; manslaughter; murder; felonious assault; witness tampering; obstruction of justice; perjury; or attempt, conspiracy, or solicitation to commit any of the above mentioned crimes;”
— The U Visa, one of the few ways that a noncitizen can earn lawful status. Alongside being the viciims of a horrible crime, you must also meet other criteria.
Jul. 27 2012
Via womenslaw.org
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  1. luigimonstre reblogged this from thenoobyorker
  2. jakke said: If you entered the US without permission, you’re not eligible. Automatic inadmissability.
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