U VISA Information

The U nonimmigrant status (U visa) is set aside for victims of certain crimes who have suffered mental or physical abuse and are helpful to law enforcement or government officials in the investigation or prosecution of criminal activity. The U Visa provides eligible crime victims with nonimmigrant status the ability to temporarily remain in the United States while assisting law enforcement.

You may be eligible for a U nonimmigrant visa if:

• You are the victim of a qualifying criminal activity.
• You have suffered substantial physical or mental abuse as a result of having been a victim of criminal activity.
• You have information about the criminal activity.
• You were helpful, are helpful, or are likely to be helpful to law enforcement in the investigation or prosecution of the crime.
• The crime occurred in the United States or violated U.S. laws.
• You are admissible to the United States. If you are not admissible, you may apply for a waiver.
• Additional information can be found through the USCIS HERE

In order to apply for a U Visa, Form I-918, Supplement B, must be signed by an authorized official of a certifying law enforcement agency, and the official must confirm that you were helpful, and currently being helpful, or will likely be helpful in the investigation or prosecution of the case.

The Frederick Police Department Chief of Police will review and respond to certification requests within 90 days of submission. You or your representative can email the I-918 Supplement B form to VictimServices@FrederickCO.gov or mail the form to the Carbon Valley & Mead Victim Services Program at 333 5^th Street, PO Box 639, Frederick, CO, 80530.

Para obtener ayuda e información sobre las Visas U, comuníquese con la Coordinadora de Servicios a Víctimas de Carbon Valley y Mead, Alexis Gutierrez, al 720-382-5709 o Email.