The individuals most directly affected by this bill would be non-citizen survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, hate crimes, child abuse, elder abuse, and other serious crimes in the United States. This includes both those currently living in the U.S. without legal status and those who might be abroad but are victims of such crimes that occurred in the U.S. or involved U.S. persons. These survivors would have an easier and faster path to obtaining a U visa, which grants them temporary legal status and a path to permanent residency, along with quicker access to employment authorization.

Additionally, family members of these survivors, such as spouses and children, would also be affected as they can often apply for derivative U visas. The bill's "aging out" provisions specifically help children maintain eligibility. Law enforcement agencies might also be indirectly affected, as removing the requirement for victim cooperation certification could change how they interact with immigrant victims.