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U Visa

A visa for victims of certain serious crimes who have suffered substantial physical or mental abuse and are willing to help law enforcement in the investigation or prosecution of criminal activity.

T Visa

A visa for victims of severe forms of human trafficking who are physically present in the U.S. and assist law enforcement in the investigation or prosecution of trafficking crimes.

VAWA Self-Petitioner

An immigrant who is a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or extreme cruelty by a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident spouse, parent, or child, and can apply for immigration benefits on their own without the abuser's help or knowledge.

Special Immigrant Juvenile (SIJ) Status

A special immigration status for certain undocumented children in the U.S. who have been abused, neglected, or abandoned by one or both parents and for whom a state court has determined that it is not in their best interest to return to their home country.

Nonimmigrant Status

A temporary legal status granted to foreign nationals to be in the U.S. for a specific purpose, such as tourism, study, or work, rather than permanent residency.

Work Authorization

Official permission from the U.S. government that allows a foreign national to legally work in the United States.