Posts by Georgiana Lucache
Can I get a green card after obtaining U Visa status?
Yes, you can apply for a green card which will grant you permanent residence in the U.S. if you have been previously granted a U Visa. When applying for a green card, you should have continued to hold the U Visa status for at least 3 years and you should have been physically present in…
Read MoreCan I travel internationally after filing my U Visa application?
While leaving the U.S. raises no issue, returning might be very complicated and in some situations restricted for a long period of time. Technically, after your U Visa is approved you can request an additional document called an Advanced Parole by filing Form I-131. The purpose of this document is to allow you re-entry in…
Read MoreCan I legally work in the U.S. after filing for U visa?
When you file for a U Visa, you have simply applied to get the visa. It does not necessarily mean that you will get the Visa. Therefore, you cannot legally work in the U.S. immediately after filing for U visa application. But you and your dependents will eventually be able to work once some steps…
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